Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG22 · Hampshire
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
RG12 · Bracknell Forest
314
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Basingstoke has less crime — 151 vs 314 incidents in February 2026.
Bracknell recorded notably higher crime than Basingstoke in February 2026 — 314 vs 151 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Burglary (12), while Bracknell has more Shoplifting (52). 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 Bracknell — 151 vs 314 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Bracknell is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Burglary while Bracknell had more Shoplifting. Overall, Basingstoke recorded fewer total crimes (151 vs 314).