Basingstoke Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Basingstoke’s crime profile in December 2025 reveals a striking dominance of violent crimes over property-related incidents, a pattern that may reflect the area’s demographic and social dynamics. With 363 violent crimes recorded—accounting for 44.1% of the total 824 crimes—this category far outpaces property crimes, which numbered 253. The overall crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents places Basingstoke 4.3% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, a modest but notable difference. The most prevalent crime type, violence and sexual offences, remained 13% above the national average, while anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson also showed deviations from UK norms. These figures may be partially explained by the seasonal context of December, a month typically marked by heightened social activity, increased alcohol consumption, and extended periods of darkness, all of which can contribute to higher rates of violent and public order offences. Conversely, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime were significantly lower than the UK average, with burglary down 29% and vehicle crime down 19%. This contrast may reflect Basingstoke’s character as a mixed urban-rural area, where residential security measures and community policing efforts have likely mitigated some property-related risks. The dominance of violent crime, however, underscores the need for targeted strategies to address underlying social factors, such as community cohesion and access to support services, which may be more pressing in this built-up area compared to other regions.

December 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Bicycle theft surged by 75%, rising from 4 to 7 incidents, a sharp increase that may reflect holiday-related activity or changes in local enforcement priorities. Vehicle crime also rose by 24%, potentially linked to seasonal travel patterns or increased car usage during the festive period. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 58.8%, a steep decline from 51 to 21 incidents, which may indicate effective targeted interventions or a reduction in opportunities for such crimes. Violent crimes, which accounted for 44.1% of total incidents, remained 13% above the UK average, suggesting a persistent challenge in this category. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft rates were lower than national averages, with shoplifting 12% below and other theft 23% below the UK average. These disparities highlight the combination of local factors influencing different crime types, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences also showing significant deviations from national benchmarks.

Basingstoke's overall crime rate for December 2025 remained stable compared to November, declining by 1.2% to 6.7 per 1,000 residents from 6.8 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no major shifts in the broader crime profile over the past month. Locally, 27 crimes were reported daily on average, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the built-up area’s population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 150 residents, a monthly aggregate that illustrates the scale of exposure for individuals in Basingstoke. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the stability in the crime rate indicates that local policing efforts or community initiatives may have maintained a consistent level of deterrence. The population context further highlights that Basingstoke’s crime profile, though slightly below the national average, remains a concern for residents, particularly in light of the seasonal factors influencing crime patterns during December.