Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG22 · Hampshire
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RG18 · West Berkshire
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bucklebury has less crime — 4 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.
Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Bucklebury in April 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 4, a 40.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (28) and Criminal damage & arson (19), while Bucklebury has more Public order (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bucklebury recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 4 vs 162 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Bucklebury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Bucklebury had more Public order. Overall, Bucklebury recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 162).