Basingstoke vs Dummer — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Basingstoke

RG22 · Hampshire

162

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Dummer

RG25 · Hampshire

28

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Shoplifting5
  • Burglary3

Dummer has less crime — 28 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Dummer in April 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 28, a 5.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (28) and Criminal damage & arson (19), while Dummer has more Shoplifting (5) and Burglary (3). 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 Dummer safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dummer recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 28 vs 162 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Dummer is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Dummer had more Shoplifting and Burglary. Overall, Dummer recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 162).

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