Basingstoke Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences remain the dominant crime category in Basingstoke for November 2025, accounting for 40.9% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents, the area is 6.8% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a difference that highlights Basingstoke’s relatively safer profile compared to the national picture. The top three crime types—violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and criminal damage and arson—reflect a mix of persistent challenges and seasonal influences. The timing of November, with its dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night, likely contributes to the rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, while the shopping frenzy of Black Friday may have driven up shoplifting rates. The area’s lower-than-average vehicle crime rate—50% below the UK average—suggests effective local measures in securing parking areas or reducing opportunities for such crimes. The breakdown also reveals a combination of urban dynamics and seasonal factors: for instance, the 9% above UK average rate for violence and sexual offences may be partially explained by Basingstoke’s status as a commuter hub, where transient populations and late-night transport links could increase exposure to such crimes. While the overall rate remains stable, the shift in crime mix—particularly the rise in property-related offences—warrants attention from local authorities and community groups. This data provides a snapshot of Basingstoke’s crime profile, illustrating how local geography, population movement, and seasonal events shape the crime profile.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories, with shoplifting increasing by 40.0% and burglary rising by 27.5% compared to the previous month. These increases may be linked to seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping, which often sees a spike in retail-related crimes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 28.1%, potentially reflecting the impact of targeted local initiatives or the timing of events that reduce public gatherings. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant crime category, with a rate of 2.8 per 1,000—9% above the UK average for this category. This divergence from the national trend underscores the unique challenges faced by Basingstoke, particularly in addressing violent crime. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 50% compared to the UK average, a stark contrast that may be attributed to the area’s lower density of car parks and better-secured residential zones. Residents may find the 28 daily crimes reported in the area a useful benchmark for understanding local crime frequency.

Basingstoke's crime rate in November 2025 dropped by 4.3% compared to the previous month, falling to 6.8 per 1,000 residents from 7.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in similar built-up areas during late autumn, where seasonal factors may reduce certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 28 reported crimes per day, a figure that provides context for local residents and community groups assessing risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 148 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime rate compared to the UK average. This statistic, when considered alongside the population of 123,498, highlights the proportion of residents affected by crime within a 30-day period. The shift in crime mix, with a notable decrease in anti-social behaviour and an increase in property-related offences, suggests evolving patterns that warrant closer examination of local dynamics and enforcement priorities.