Basingstoke vs Whitchurch — 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

Whitchurch

RG28 · Hampshire

11

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Burglary2
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Whitchurch has less crime — 11 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch in February 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 11, a 13.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Basingstoke records significantly more (63 vs 5 incidents). 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 Whitchurch safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Whitchurch recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 11 vs 151 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Whitchurch is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Basingstoke recorded 63 incidents of this type vs 5 in Whitchurch. Overall, Whitchurch had fewer total crimes (11 vs 151).

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