Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG24 · Hampshire
230
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU47 · Bracknell Forest
55
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sandhurst has less crime — 55 vs 230 incidents in February 2026.
Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Sandhurst in February 2026 — 230 incidents compared to 55, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (31) and Shoplifting (24), while Sandhurst has more Criminal damage & arson (8) and Public order (6). Basingstoke sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sandhurst is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sandhurst recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 55 vs 230 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Sandhurst is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Sandhurst had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Sandhurst recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 230).