Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG23 · Hampshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG42 · Bracknell Forest
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Basingstoke has less crime — 35 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Warfield recorded substantially more crime than Basingstoke in April 2026 — 179 incidents compared to 35, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Burglary (5) and Public order (5), while Warfield has more Shoplifting (20) and Anti-social behaviour (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Basingstoke recorded fewer crimes than Warfield — 35 vs 179 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Basingstoke is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Burglary and Public order while Warfield had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Basingstoke recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 179).