Basingstoke vs Twyford — 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

Twyford

RG10 · Wokingham

35

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime10
  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Shoplifting5

Twyford has less crime — 35 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Twyford in April 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 35, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (28) and Criminal damage & arson (19), while Twyford has more Vehicle crime (10) and Shoplifting (5). 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 Twyford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Twyford recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 35 vs 162 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Twyford is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Twyford had more Vehicle crime and Shoplifting. Overall, Twyford recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 162).

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