Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG21 · Hampshire
351
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RG9 · Oxfordshire
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Rotherfield Greys has less crime — 11 vs 351 incidents in February 2026.
Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Rotherfield Greys in February 2026 — 351 incidents compared to 11, a 31.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Shoplifting (46) and Anti-social behaviour (42), while Rotherfield Greys has more Other theft (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2). Basingstoke sits above the national average for recorded crime while Rotherfield Greys is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Rotherfield Greys recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 11 vs 351 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Rotherfield Greys is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Rotherfield Greys had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rotherfield Greys recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 351).