Basingstoke vs Hungerford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Basingstoke

RG22 · Hampshire

151

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Burglary12

Hungerford

RG17 · West Berkshire

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other theft1

Hungerford has less crime — 3 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Hungerford in February 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 3, a 50.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14) and Burglary (12), while Hungerford has more Other theft (1). 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 Hungerford safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hungerford recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 3 vs 151 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Hungerford is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Hungerford had more Other theft. Overall, Hungerford recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 151).

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