Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG24 · Hampshire
248
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RG12 · Bracknell Forest
352
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Basingstoke has less crime — 248 vs 352 incidents in April 2026.
Bracknell saw somewhat more crime than Basingstoke in April 2026 (352 vs 248 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Public order (30), while Bracknell has more Shoplifting (30). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Basingstoke recorded fewer crimes than Bracknell — 248 vs 352 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Bracknell is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Public order while Bracknell had more Shoplifting. Overall, Basingstoke recorded fewer total crimes (248 vs 352).