Crime Rate in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke

The total recorded crimes in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke, Basingstoke and Deane, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke crime rate of 8.93 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 Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke, encompassing approximately 4,368 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Green with total crimes: 2
  • Court Drove with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke?

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

  • Relative to Basingstoke and Deane:

    • In 2024, Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 649 crimes compared to 828.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

    • In 2023, Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke had fewer crimes than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 488 crimes compared to 761. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Basingstoke and Deane, Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 8.93 ranking 14th out of 17 in the Basingstoke and Deane, UK

In 2024, the total Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke crimes were 649. The crime rate of Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke in 2024 was 148.56 (year) or 12.38 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke were around 488 crimes with yearly crime rate of 111.70 (year) or 9.31 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke)CrimesRank (Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke)CrimesRank (Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke)
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
Sherborne St John & Rooksdown92 51,084 6874 7
Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst74 71,000 7921 6
Brighton Hill64 8794 8769 8
Oakley & The Candovers63 10534 12576 9
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

Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke 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 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202522
May 202519
April 202513
March 202514
February 202513
January 202516
December 202415
November 202427
October 202415
September 202422
August 202419

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 202410
October 202413
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20257
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke postcode area is presented below.

1. The Green (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Court Drove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
5. Clark Mews (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bell Mews (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Florence Portal Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Priory Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mill Mead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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