Basingstoke vs Odiham — 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

Odiham

RG29 · Hampshire

9

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Shoplifting2
  • Burglary1

Odiham has less crime — 9 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Odiham in April 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 9, a 18.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (28) and Criminal damage & arson (19), while Odiham has more Shoplifting (2) and Burglary (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 Odiham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Odiham recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 9 vs 162 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Odiham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Odiham had more Shoplifting and Burglary. Overall, Odiham recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 162).

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