Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG21 · Hampshire
351
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RG22 · Hampshire
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Basingstoke has less crime — 151 vs 351 incidents in February 2026.
Basingstoke recorded notably higher crime than Basingstoke in February 2026 — 351 vs 151 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Shoplifting (46), while Basingstoke has more Burglary (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Basingstoke recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 151 vs 351 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Basingstoke is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Basingstoke had more Burglary. Overall, Basingstoke recorded fewer total crimes (151 vs 351).