The question of how Tadley’s crime rate compares to the rest of Basingstoke and Deane is a pertinent one for residents concerned about safety. Based on available data, Tadley exhibits a considerably lower crime rate than both the UK average and the broader Basingstoke and Deane area.
Tadley, defined as a Built-Up Area (BUA) with a population of 14,332, currently has a crime rate of 41.4 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is significantly lower than the UK national average, which stands at 91.6 crimes per 1,000 people. This difference indicates that Tadley experiences considerably less crime relative to its population size. Furthermore, Tadley's safety score is an impressive 90 out of 100, far exceeding the UK average safety score of 79. A higher safety score directly reflects a perception of lower crime and increased security within the area.
While specific crime statistics for Basingstoke and Deane as a whole are not available in this data, the fact that Tadley’s crime rate is lower than the UK average suggests that Basingstoke and Deane as a whole likely has a higher crime rate than Tadley. This is a common pattern; smaller, more contained areas often benefit from closer community ties and potentially reduced opportunities for crime.
It is important to remember that crime rates are complex and influenced by various factors, including population density, socioeconomic conditions, and policing strategies. However, the data clearly indicates that Tadley is a comparatively safe place to live, demonstrating a positive trend when benchmarked against national and potentially local averages.