Crime Rate in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

The total recorded crimes in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown, Basingstoke and Deane, UK in July 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sherborne St John & Rooksdown crime rate of 3.25 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Sherborne St John & Rooksdown, encompassing approximately 28,273 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (24.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Sherborne St John & Rooksdown Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Graphite Close with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Hospital with total crimes: 6

How safe is Sherborne St John & Rooksdown?

To understand the safety of Sherborne St John & Rooksdown, we need to analyze Sherborne St John & Rooksdown crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Basingstoke and Deane:

    • In 2024, Sherborne St John & Rooksdown reported a higher crime volume than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 1,084 crimes compared to 828. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sherborne St John & Rooksdown witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

    • In 2023, Sherborne St John & Rooksdown experienced a greater number of crimes than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 874 crimes compared to 761. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sherborne St John & Rooksdown witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Basingstoke and Deane, Sherborne St John & Rooksdown has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sherborne St John & Rooksdown has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 3.25 ranking 5th out of 17 in the Basingstoke and Deane, UK

In 2024, the total Sherborne St John & Rooksdown crimes were 1,084. The crime rate of Sherborne St John & Rooksdown in 2024 was 38.34 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown were around 874 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.91 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sherborne St John & Rooksdown)CrimesRank (Sherborne St John & Rooksdown)CrimesRank (Sherborne St John & Rooksdown)
Brookvale & Kings Furlong181 11,857 11,920 1
Eastrop & Grove150 21,486 21,507 2
South Ham122 41,349 31,251 3
Norden125 31,290 51,058 4
Popley91 61,307 41,013 5
Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst74 71,000 7921 6
Brighton Hill64 8794 8769 8
Oakley & The Candovers63 10534 12576 9
Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke39 14649 9488 12
Kempshott & Buckskin64 9540 11568 10
Chineham28 16552 10463 13
Winklebury & Manydown55 11503 13508 11
Hatch Warren & Beggarwood46 12394 15301 18
Basing & Upton Grey43 13368 17379 15
Evingar26 17471 14390 14
Bramley31 15338 18365 16
Tadley & Pamber23 18391 16347 17

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20255
May 20257
April 202510
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20241
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 202514
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 202519
April 202513
March 202510
February 202513
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 202413
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 567 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202537
May 202566
April 202548
March 202543
February 202552
January 202553
December 202449
November 202464
October 202444
September 202429
August 202436

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20257
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
September 20244

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Sherborne St John & Rooksdown in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sherborne St John & Rooksdown postcode area is presented below.

1. Graphite Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Fountains Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Robbery1
6. Knowle Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Spinney Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Harness Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Post Corner (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pershore Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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