Crime Rate in South Ham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Ham

The total recorded crimes in South Ham, Basingstoke and Deane, UK in May 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Ham crime rate of 4.68 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 South Ham, encompassing approximately 25,871 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
South Ham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paddock Road with total crimes: 8
  • Buckland Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is South Ham?

To understand the safety of South Ham, we need to analyze South Ham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Basingstoke and Deane:

    • In 2024, South Ham reported a higher crime volume than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 1,349 crimes compared to 828. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, South Ham witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

    • In 2023, South Ham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 1,251 crimes compared to 761. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, South Ham witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Basingstoke and Deane, South Ham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

South Ham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Ham has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 4.68 ranking 4th out of 17 in the Basingstoke and Deane, UK

In 2024, the total South Ham crimes were 1,349. The crime rate of South Ham in 2024 was 52.14 (year) or 4.35 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Ham were around 1,251 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.35 (year) or 4.03 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Ham)CrimesRank (South Ham)CrimesRank (South Ham)
Brookvale & Kings Furlong162 11,857 11,920 1
Eastrop & Grove138 21,486 21,507 2
Sherborne St John & Rooksdown127 31,084 6874 7
Norden106 51,290 51,058 4
Popley74 71,307 41,013 5
Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst75 61,000 7921 6
Brighton Hill50 10794 8769 8
Oakley & The Candovers53 8534 12576 9
Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke41 12649 9488 12
Chineham51 9552 10463 13
Kempshott & Buckskin38 13540 11568 10
Winklebury & Manydown49 11503 13508 11
Evingar34 15471 14390 14
Tadley & Pamber36 14391 16347 17
Basing & Upton Grey20 18368 17379 15
Hatch Warren & Beggarwood28 17394 15301 18
Bramley30 16338 18365 16

South Ham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202530
March 202522
February 202526
January 202520
December 202410
November 202411
October 202430
September 202418
August 202422
July 202419
June 202430
May 202422

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20247
November 202410
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20259
February 20256
January 20259
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 567 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202533
March 202546
February 202531
January 202530
December 202443
November 202439
October 202440
September 202445
August 202444
July 202438
June 202490
May 202449

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20248
July 20246
May 20241

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 202412
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202513
February 202510
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 20241
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations South Ham in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the South Ham postcode area is presented below.

1. Paddock Road (Map)
Total8
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Buckland Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St Lukes Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
5. White House Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
7. Pack Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
9. Balmoral Court (Map)
Total4
Burglary3
Drugs1
10. Elizabeth Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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