Basingstoke vs Rotherfield Greys — 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

Rotherfield Greys

RG9 · Oxfordshire

21

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting9
  • Criminal damage & arson4
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Rotherfield Greys has less crime — 21 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Rotherfield Greys in April 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 21, a 7.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (71), while Rotherfield Greys has more Shoplifting (9). 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 Rotherfield Greys safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Rotherfield Greys recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 21 vs 162 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Rotherfield Greys is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Basingstoke and Rotherfield Greys?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Rotherfield Greys had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rotherfield Greys recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 162).

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