Basingstoke and Deane Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 193,110 residents, 1080 crimes were recorded in Basingstoke and Deane during September 2025, translating to a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 people. This rate is 24.3% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, placing the area in a safer category compared to the national picture. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, contributing 41.1% of the total (444 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.2%) and criminal damage and arson (9.1%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of September, a month marked by the transition back to school and university term starts, which may influence local crime dynamics. The area’s relatively low overall crime rate suggests a combination of effective community policing, lower population density compared to major urban centres, and a demographic profile that includes a significant proportion of families and commuters. While violent crime remains the largest category, the rate of violence and sexual offences in the area is 11% below the UK average, indicating a broader trend of lower severity in interpersonal crime. Property crimes, though lower than violent incidents, still account for 28.2% of the total (305 cases), with shoplifting and other theft categories showing particularly stark disparities compared to national figures. The seasonal context of September—nights drawing in and the return to structured routines—may contribute to a reduction in spontaneous public order incidents. The data highlights a crime profile that is distinct from both high-density urban areas and more isolated rural regions, reflecting the characteristics of a suburban and commuter-oriented district.

September 2025 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson increasing by 9700.0% (from 1 to 98 incidents) and other theft rising by 5800.0% (from 1 to 59 cases). These spikes contrast sharply with the 57.0% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 1033 to 444 incidents—a decline that may reflect the stabilisation of routines following the summer months. Burglary also surged by 2350.0%, rising from 2 to 49 cases, though this category remains 7% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Several categories show marked underperformance relative to national benchmarks: shoplifting is 51% below the UK average, while drugs-related crime is 62% lower. These disparities may be attributed to the area’s demographic and geographic profile, with fewer transient populations and a strong presence of family-oriented communities. The 100% reduction in possession of weapons offences (from 62 to 4 cases) is particularly striking, suggesting either heightened enforcement or a genuine decline in related activities. For residents, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson—often linked to anti-social behaviour or vandalism—may signal a need for targeted community engagement in high-risk areas. The contrast between the steep declines in violent crime and the increases in property-related offences underscores a shifting crime mix, with property crime becoming a more prominent concern in the coming months.

The crime rate in Basingstoke and Deane for September 2025 (5.6 per 1,000 residents) represents a 5.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.9 per 1,000, indicating a sustained trend of declining crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 36 crimes per day in September, a figure that, while modest, reflects the ongoing need for vigilance in local communities. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 179 residents—suggesting that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime is lower than the UK average, where the monthly exposure is likely higher given the national rate of 7.4 per 1,000. This comparative advantage is reinforced by the area’s performance in several categories: violence and sexual offences are 11% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour is 15% below, and shoplifting is 51% below. However, the 7% above-average rate for burglary highlights a specific vulnerability that may warrant focused policing strategies. The population context—193,110 residents—further illustrates how the absolute number of crimes (1080) translates to a manageable level of risk for individuals, particularly when contrasted with larger urban areas where crime rates are typically higher. The combination of lower rates in violent crime, strong performance in anti-social behaviour reduction, and a relatively stable property crime profile positions Basingstoke and Deane as an area with a crime picture that is both safer and more predictable than the UK average.