Basingstoke vs Whitchurch-on-Thames — 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

Whitchurch-on-Thames

RG8 · Oxfordshire

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson2

Whitchurch-on-Thames has less crime — 2 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch-on-Thames in April 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 2, a 186.5x difference. Basingstoke sits above the national average for recorded crime while Whitchurch-on-Thames is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Basingstoke or Whitchurch-on-Thames safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Whitchurch-on-Thames recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 2 vs 373 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Whitchurch-on-Thames is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Basingstoke and Whitchurch-on-Thames?

In April 2026, Basingstoke's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (148 incidents) while Whitchurch-on-Thames's was Criminal damage & arson (2 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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