Basingstoke vs Whitchurch — 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

Whitchurch

RG28 · Hampshire

19

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Public order3
  • Other theft2

Whitchurch has less crime — 19 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch in April 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 19, a 8.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (28) and Criminal damage & arson (19), while Whitchurch has more Public order (3) and Other theft (2). 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 April 2026 Police data, Whitchurch recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 19 vs 162 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Whitchurch is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Whitchurch had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Whitchurch recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 162).

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