Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG24 · Hampshire
248
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU47 · Bracknell Forest
78
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sandhurst has less crime — 78 vs 248 incidents in April 2026.
Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Sandhurst in April 2026 — 248 incidents compared to 78, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Public order (30), while Sandhurst has more Vehicle crime (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 April 2026 Police data, Sandhurst recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 78 vs 248 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Sandhurst 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 Sandhurst had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Sandhurst recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 248).