Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG24 · Hampshire
248
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RG25 · Hampshire
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dummer has less crime — 28 vs 248 incidents in April 2026.
Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Dummer in April 2026 — 248 incidents compared to 28, a 8.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (39) and Public order (30), while Dummer has more Shoplifting (5) and Burglary (3). Basingstoke sits above the national average for recorded crime while Dummer is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dummer recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 28 vs 248 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Dummer is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Dummer had more Shoplifting and Burglary. Overall, Dummer recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 248).