Basingstoke and Deane Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

July 2024 saw Basingstoke and Deane record a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 23.8% below the UK average of 8.4. This figure reflects a generally low-crime profile for the area, which aligns with its character as a suburban commuter town with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (40.6% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.8%) and public order offences (9.5%). These patterns may partly explain the seasonal context of July, a peak summer month with schools out, festivals, and increased tourism. While violent crime remains the largest category, the area’s performance against the UK average for specific offences highlights strengths: violence rates are 9% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour is 38% below, and public order offences are 6% below. The lower rates for property crimes compared to the UK average also suggest a relatively stable environment, though the rise in certain categories during the summer months warrants attention. This data underscores the importance of local vigilance during periods of high foot traffic and outdoor activity.

July 2024 marked a 3.2% increase in Basingstoke and Deane’s overall crime rate compared to June, driven by sharp rises in specific categories. Robbery incidents surged by 100%, jumping from 3 to 6 cases, while bicycle theft also doubled from 4 to 8. Vehicle crime saw a 65.2% increase, rising from 46 to 76. These spikes contrast with declines in other areas, such as a 37.5% drop in theft from the person (from 8 to 5) and a 35.7% reduction in possession of weapons (from 14 to 9). The surge in vehicle crime may be linked to increased summer travel and outdoor events, which could heighten opportunities for theft. Meanwhile, the area’s performance against the UK average reveals mixed trends: violence and sexual offences are 9% below the UK rate, but possession of weapons is 43% above. Residents should be particularly alert to the doubling of robbery and bicycle theft, as these increases may reflect heightened activity in public spaces during the summer season. The data also shows that property crimes, including burglary and shoplifting, remain significantly below the UK average, suggesting that the area’s infrastructure and community engagement efforts may be effective in mitigating certain risks.

Basingstoke and Deane’s crime rate in July 2024 (6.4 per 1,000) represents a 3.2% increase from June’s rate of 6.2, though it remains well below the UK average. Locally, this translates to roughly 40 crimes reported per day across the 31-day month, a figure that may seem high in absolute terms but is proportionally lower when considering the area’s population of 193,110. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for every 157 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than many comparable towns. This context suggests that while crime is not absent, the area’s overall safety profile is strong. The daily crime count of 40 provides a concrete metric for residents to gauge local activity levels: for example, a typical resident might encounter a crime every 4 days on average. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that Basingstoke and Deane’s crime rates are consistently below the UK average for most categories, except for possession of weapons, which is 43% above the national rate. This disparity may reflect local policing priorities or demographic factors, but the overall trend indicates a relatively secure environment compared to other parts of the country.