Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG24 · Hampshire
248
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RG14 · West Berkshire
250
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Basingstoke has less crime — 248 vs 250 incidents in April 2026.
Basingstoke and Newbury recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 248 and 250 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Public order (30), while Newbury has more Criminal damage & arson (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 Newbury — 248 vs 250 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Newbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Public order while Newbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Basingstoke recorded fewer total crimes (248 vs 250).