Basingstoke vs Odiham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Basingstoke

RG24 · Hampshire

230

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences88
  • Anti-social behaviour31
  • Shoplifting24

Odiham

RG29 · Hampshire

10

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Burglary1
  • Public order1

Odiham has less crime — 10 vs 230 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Odiham in February 2026 — 230 incidents compared to 10, a 23.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (31) and Shoplifting (24), while Odiham has more Burglary (1) and Public order (1). Basingstoke sits above the national average for recorded crime while Odiham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Basingstoke or Odiham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Odiham recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 10 vs 230 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Odiham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Odiham had more Burglary and Public order. Overall, Odiham recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 230).

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