Basingstoke and Deane Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Basingstoke and Deane recorded a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, placing it 24.7% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistent pattern of lower crime rates compared to national benchmarks, a trend that aligns with the area's character as a mix of urban and rural environments. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 42.3% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.1%) and criminal damage and arson (9.1%). These figures suggest a profile shaped by both community dynamics and seasonal factors. The month of November, with its dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday, likely contributed to specific patterns—shoplifting, for instance, may have been influenced by the surge in retail activity. However, the overall rate remains stable, indicating that the area's infrastructure and policing strategies may be effectively mitigating broader risks. The relatively low levels of property crime, such as vehicle crime (50% below UK average) and bicycle theft (100% below), further distinguish Basingstoke and Deane from more densely populated regions where such crimes are more prevalent. These statistics illustrate a balance between local efforts and national trends, with the area maintaining a distinct position in the UK's crime profile.

November 2025 saw a 35.6% increase in shoplifting compared to the previous month, with 61 incidents reported—significantly below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 (52% below). This rise may partly explain the 30.8% increase in burglary, which remained 33% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 26%, from 173 to 128 incidents, marking the most substantial decline among all categories. The drugs category also saw a 28.6% increase, though it remained 63% below the UK average. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics. For residents, the 52% gap in shoplifting rates compared to the UK underscores Basingstoke and Deane's unique crime profile, potentially influenced by the retail activity surrounding Black Friday. The 33% above UK average for burglary, despite the overall decline, suggests ongoing vulnerabilities in property crime that warrant closer attention.

Basingstoke and Deane's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 3.7% decrease from the previous month's 5.7 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a continued reduction in overall crime activity, though the rate remains lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 35 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity in relation to local population density. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 183 residents, a metric that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national benchmarks. This monthly exposure figure, while not directly comparable to UK-wide data, offers a clear snapshot of how frequently residents might encounter crime in their daily lives. The population context further reinforces that Basingstoke and Deane's crime profile is distinct from larger urban centres, where higher population densities typically correlate with elevated crime rates.