Basingstoke vs Twyford — 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

Twyford

RG10 · Wokingham

42

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting16
  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Anti-social behaviour6

Twyford has less crime — 42 vs 230 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Twyford in February 2026 — 230 incidents compared to 42, a 5.5x difference. Basingstoke sits above the national average for recorded crime while Twyford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Basingstoke or Twyford safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Twyford recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 42 vs 230 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Twyford is also below the national average for crime.

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

In February 2026, Basingstoke's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (88 incidents) while Twyford's was Shoplifting (16 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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