Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG24 · Hampshire
248
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RG7 · West Berkshire
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sulhamstead has less crime — 38 vs 248 incidents in April 2026.
Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Sulhamstead in April 2026 — 248 incidents compared to 38, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Public order (30), while Sulhamstead has more Shoplifting (11). Basingstoke sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sulhamstead is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sulhamstead recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 38 vs 248 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Sulhamstead 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 Sulhamstead had more Shoplifting. Overall, Sulhamstead recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 248).