Basingstoke vs Whitchurch — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Basingstoke

RG23 · Hampshire

31

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Other theft5
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Whitchurch

RG28 · Hampshire

11

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Burglary2
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Whitchurch has less crime — 11 vs 31 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch in February 2026 — 31 incidents compared to 11, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Whitchurch has more Burglary (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Basingstoke or Whitchurch safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Whitchurch recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 11 vs 31 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Whitchurch is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Other theft while Whitchurch had more Burglary. Overall, Whitchurch recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 31).

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