Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG23 · Hampshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG27 · Hampshire
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hook has less crime — 1 vs 35 incidents in April 2026.
Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Hook in April 2026 — 35 incidents compared to 1, a 35.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hook recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 1 vs 35 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Hook is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Basingstoke's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (14 incidents) while Hook's was Burglary (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.