Basingstoke and Deane Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Basingstoke and Deane’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 24.7% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure reflects a balanced crime profile, with violence and sexual offences (446 cases) dominating as the most common category, followed by anti-social behaviour (128 cases) and criminal damage and arson (96 cases). The area’s relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average suggests a combination of effective local policing, community engagement, and the region’s character as a mix of urban and suburban environments. Seasonal factors in November, such as the onset of darker evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night, may have influenced crime patterns, particularly in the areas of public order and anti-social behaviour, which both saw significant declines. The presence of a strong retail sector, including Basingstoke’s town centre, likely contributes to the prominence of shoplifting and other property crimes, though the rate of such offences remains 52% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, while the largest category, still fall below the national average, indicating that the area’s social dynamics and policing strategies may be mitigating risk factors. The seasonal context of November—marked by Black Friday shopping and the transition into winter—may have created conditions for increased retail crime, yet the overall rate remains stable, suggesting that the area’s crime management practices are resilient to seasonal fluctuations.

November 2025 saw a sharp 35.6% increase in shoplifting, with 61 incidents reported compared to 45 in October. This rise coincides with the Black Friday shopping period, a time when retail areas typically experience heightened activity and potential vulnerabilities. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 26%, from 173 to 128 incidents, possibly linked to reduced public gatherings during the month’s shorter days and the absence of major festivals. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 42.3% of all crimes, yet they remained 11% below the UK average at 2.3 per 1,000 residents. Burglary also saw a notable 30.8% increase, rising from 52 to 68 cases, a trend that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, when homes are left unattended for celebrations. Residents might find the 100% reduction in bicycle thefts—down from 5 to 4 cases—particularly reassuring, as this category is often linked to student populations and urban cycling infrastructure.

Basingstoke and Deane’s crime rate in November 2025 fell by 3.7% compared to October’s rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a slight but measurable decline. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal trends, as November’s extended evenings and reduced foot traffic in retail areas may have contributed to lower opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 35 crimes per day, a figure that, while consistent with local patterns, remains lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. Over the course of the month, 1 in 183 residents experienced a reported crime, a ratio that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to other parts of the country. With a population of 193,110, this monthly exposure highlights the proportionality of crime to the local community’s size, suggesting that Basingstoke and Deane’s crime profile is neither inflated by population density nor affected by isolated incidents. The decline from October also reflects the impact of targeted policing efforts during the preceding month, though such efforts are not explicitly detailed in the data.