Rural Basingstoke and Deane Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of nearly 20,000, 79 crimes reported in November 2025 equate to one crime for every 253 residents over the course of the month. This rate of 4.0 per 1,000 — 45.2% below the UK average of 7.3 — highlights the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (34, 43% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (12, 15.2%) and burglary (9, 11.4%). Seasonal factors likely play a role in these patterns: November’s dark evenings and Bonfire Night may contribute to increased incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour, while Black Friday shopping could explain the prominence of theft-related crimes. However, the area’s low overall rate suggests strong community policing or environmental factors that deter crime. Burglary in Rural Basingstoke and Deane (0.5 per 1,000) is 67% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), indicating a specific vulnerability in property crime that contrasts with the broader safety profile. This anomaly may reflect local housing characteristics, such as older properties or rural isolation, which could make homes more susceptible to break-ins. The data underscores the importance of targeted interventions for burglary while maintaining the area’s overall low crime environment.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with burglary jumping 200% from three to nine incidents — the largest increase in the dataset. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors, such as colder weather driving more indoor activities or increased home occupancy during the festive period. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences rose by 54.5% (22 to 34), a sharp increase that could reflect heightened tensions during the month’s short days and social events like Bonfire Night. Other theft also climbed by 75%, tied to Black Friday shopping activity. On the other hand, criminal damage and arson fell by 61.5% (13 to 5), due to reduced public gatherings or stricter enforcement around high-profile events. The area’s violence rate (1.7 per 1,000) is 34% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting effective community programmes or lower population density reducing opportunities for violent encounters. However, burglary’s 67% above-average rate remains a concern, requiring closer examination of local property security measures. For residents, the 200% increase in burglary is a clear warning to review home security, particularly as the festive season approaches.

The crime rate in November 2025 (4.0 per 1,000) represents a 12.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.5 per 1,000, indicating a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly three crimes per day — a figure that, while low, warrants attention given the seasonal context. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 253 residents, a ratio that places Rural Basingstoke and Deane among the safer areas in the UK. This monthly exposure is significantly lower than the national average, which would equate to one crime for every 138 residents (based on the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000). The population-scaled perspective is particularly striking: for every 1,000 people in the area, there are just 4 crimes, compared to 7.3 nationally. This disparity may reflect the area’s rural character, which typically sees lower crime rates due to factors like open spaces, lower population density, and stronger community ties. However, the 12.9% month-on-month increase suggests that local conditions — such as the timing of events or shifts in policing — could be influencing crime dynamics. Residents may find the 1-in-253 monthly exposure figure reassuring, but the rise in burglary and violence underscores the need for continued vigilance during the winter months.