Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG24 · Hampshire
248
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU52 · Hampshire
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Fleet has less crime — 57 vs 248 incidents in April 2026.
Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Fleet in April 2026 — 248 incidents compared to 57, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Public order (30), while Fleet has more Other theft (5). Basingstoke sits above the national average for recorded crime while Fleet is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Fleet recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 57 vs 248 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Fleet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Public order while Fleet had more Other theft. Overall, Fleet recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 248).