Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG23 · Hampshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG28 · Hampshire
19
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch has less crime — 19 vs 35 incidents in April 2026.
Basingstoke recorded notably higher crime than Whitchurch in April 2026 — 35 vs 19 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Burglary (5), while Whitchurch has more Other theft (2). 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, Whitchurch recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 19 vs 35 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Whitchurch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Burglary while Whitchurch had more Other theft. Overall, Whitchurch recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 35).