Basingstoke and Deane Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Basingstoke and Deane recorded a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents in November 2024, placing it 23.7% below the UK average of 7.6. This figure, the lowest in the district's recent history, reflects a combination of seasonal dynamics and local factors that have contributed to a sustained decline in criminal activity. The most prevalent crime category, violence and sexual offences (45.1% of total crimes), remained 1% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may be linked to the area’s proximity to major transport hubs and the associated transient population. In contrast, property-related crimes — including shoplifting (7.5%) and burglary (4.9%) — were significantly lower than national benchmarks, a pattern consistent with the district’s suburban character and well-maintained commercial zones. The seasonal context of November, marked by the onset of darker evenings and the Black Friday shopping period, likely influenced patterns of activity, though the overall drop in crime suggests effective policing strategies or community engagement initiatives. Anti-social behaviour (8.8% of total crimes) was 55% below the UK average, a figure that may partly reflect the district’s focus on community safety programmes and the absence of large-scale nightlife venues. These trends highlight Basingstoke and Deane’s position as a relatively safe area, where the balance between urban and rural elements appears to moderate crime levels compared to more densely populated regions.

November 2024 saw stark contrasts in crime trends, with robbery rates surging by 250% — a jump from 2 to 7 incidents — likely tied to heightened activity around Bonfire Night events. This spike, while small in absolute terms, signals a shift in patterns that may partly reflect increased alcohol consumption or transient crowds during local celebrations. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 62.5%, aligning with seasonal trends where fewer cyclists are on the roads during colder months. The breakdown also reveals that violence and sexual offences (45.1% of all crimes) remain the dominant category, 1% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (8.8%) and vehicle crime (3.9%) are 55% and 55% below national benchmarks respectively. For residents, the 23.7% gap between Basingstoke and Deane’s rate and the UK average offers a tangible measure of the area’s relative safety, particularly in categories like public order and shoplifting, which are both significantly lower than national figures.

Basingstoke and Deane's crime rate in November 2024 fell by 10.7% compared to the previous month, reflecting a sustained decline in overall criminal activity. The drop from 6.5 to 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in similar commuter-focused areas, where reduced foot traffic during darker evenings may contribute to lower reported incidents. Locally, the average of 37 crimes per day — a figure that includes both violent and property offences — remains lower than the UK average, though the daily context highlights the persistent need for vigilance in public spaces. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 173 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's relatively safe profile compared to other regions. This statistic, when contextualised against the local population of 193,110, illustrates that the vast majority of residents experience no direct impact from crime, a trend consistent with the district's suburban and commuter-oriented character.