Basingstoke vs Fleet — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Basingstoke

RG23 · Hampshire

35

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Burglary5
  • Public order5

Fleet

GU51 · Hampshire

103

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Other theft14
  • Anti-social behaviour14

Basingstoke has less crime — 35 vs 103 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Fleet recorded substantially more crime than Basingstoke in April 2026 — 103 incidents compared to 35, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Burglary (5) and Public order (5), while Fleet has more Other theft (14) and Anti-social behaviour (14). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

Get a detailed crime report

Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.

Get the full Basingstoke report — £4.99 Get the full Fleet report — £4.99
View Basingstoke area page → View Fleet area page →

Frequently asked questions

Is Basingstoke or Fleet safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Basingstoke recorded fewer crimes than Fleet — 35 vs 103 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Basingstoke is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Burglary and Public order while Fleet had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Basingstoke recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 103).

Compare other areas

Basingstoke vs FleetBasingstoke vs FleetBasingstoke vs FleetBasingstoke vs FleetBasingstoke vs SandhurstBasingstoke vs Yateley