Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG23 · Hampshire
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RG20 · West Berkshire
123
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Basingstoke has less crime — 31 vs 123 incidents in February 2026.
Newbury recorded substantially more crime than Basingstoke in February 2026 — 123 incidents compared to 31, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Newbury has more Criminal damage & arson (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Basingstoke recorded fewer crimes than Newbury — 31 vs 123 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Basingstoke is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Other theft while Newbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Basingstoke recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 123).