Basingstoke vs Basingstoke — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Basingstoke

RG21 · Hampshire

373

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences148
  • Anti-social behaviour49
  • Criminal damage & arson35

Basingstoke

RG22 · Hampshire

162

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences71
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Criminal damage & arson19

Basingstoke has less crime — 162 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Basingstoke recorded notably higher crime than Basingstoke in April 2026 — 373 vs 162 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Basingstoke records significantly more (148 vs 71 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Basingstoke or Basingstoke safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Basingstoke recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 162 vs 373 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Basingstoke is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Basingstoke and Basingstoke?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Basingstoke recorded 148 incidents of this type vs 71 in Basingstoke. Overall, Basingstoke had fewer total crimes (162 vs 373).

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