Basingstoke and Deane Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 193,110 residents, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 1,080 crimes in September 2025, translating to a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 people—24.3% below the UK average. This figure reflects a relatively safe environment compared to the national context, though the distribution of crime types reveals localised patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.1% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.2%) and criminal damage and arson (9.1%). These figures align with the area’s character as a mixed urban-suburban district with a significant educational presence, as the start of the academic year often correlates with increased social activity and potential for conflict. The seasonal context of September—marked by back-to-school transitions, university freshers’ events, and the onset of darker evenings—likely contributes to the prevalence of violent crime, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or nightlife activity. However, the sharp decline in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month suggests that targeted interventions or natural seasonal rhythms may have tempered incidents. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average, remains a persistent issue, possibly linked to the density of residential and commercial zones. The stark contrast in certain categories, such as shoplifting being 51% below the UK average, may indicate effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic in commercial areas compared to other parts of the country. Overall, the data illustrates a combination of local demographics, seasonal factors, and policing strategies that shape the district’s crime profile.

September 2025 saw dramatic spikes in certain crime categories, most criminal damage and arson, which surged by 9700% from a single incident to 98. This escalation, though unusual, may partly explain by the start of the academic year and increased social activity in public spaces. Other theft also rose sharply by 5800%, reflecting potential vulnerabilities in unsecured properties or targeted retail areas. Burglary, meanwhile, increased by 2350%, though it remains well below the UK average. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 57% compared to the previous month, possibly linked to the seasonal transition as nights lengthen and community events draw crowds. The category of possession of weapons plummeted by 93.5%, from 62 to 4 incidents, a drop that could indicate effective policing or reduced illicit activity during the month. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with some categories showing stark contrasts to the UK average, such as shoplifting, which was 51% below the national rate.

Basingstoke and Deane's crime rate in September 2025 (5.6 per 1,000 residents) marks a 5.1% decline from the previous month’s 5.9 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This reduction aligns with the area’s broader pattern of consistently lower crime rates compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the district recorded approximately 36 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 179 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in the area. Given the district’s population of 193,110, this translates to a manageable number of incidents per capita, though the distribution across different crime types reveals notable variations. For instance, while violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, their 57% month-on-month decline suggests a potential shift in community dynamics or heightened policing efforts during the back-to-school period.