Whitchurch Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) reported 29 crimes across its population of 5,932 residents, equating to a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 people. This figure is 35.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, placing the area among the safer parts of the country. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences were the most common category, accounting for 15 incidents (51.7% of total crimes), followed by criminal damage and arson (5 cases, 17.2%). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences typically make up a smaller share of reported crimes. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter days, Bonfire Night, and the start of Black Friday shopping—likely influenced these patterns. While violent crime rates remained below the UK average, the significant increase in this category compared to October may reflect the heightened activity associated with late-night events or the pressure of holiday spending. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and burglary both fell by 50% from October, possibly due to reduced social gatherings or improved community vigilance. The relatively low overall rate, combined with the area’s specific crime mix, suggests that local factors such as community engagement, policing presence, or the built environment may contribute to this sustained safety record.

November 2024 saw a 36.4% rise in violence and sexual offences, increasing from 11 to 15 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average by 3%, may partly explain the overall crime rate’s resilience despite a 25.6% monthly decline. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 44.4%, from 9 to 5 cases, a drop that contrasts with the UK average, which remains 40% lower for this category. The most striking shift was in drug-related crimes, which jumped 100% from zero to one incident—a figure that, while small, highlights potential emerging trends. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 50%, aligning with the area’s broader pattern of lower rates for this category compared to the UK. These fluctuations suggest that while some crime types are stabilising, others remain sensitive to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night or the retail rush of Black Friday, which may influence both property and violent crime patterns.

For November 2024, Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 29 crimes, translating to 1 crime per day on average across the month. This daily figure, while low, reflects the area’s consistently lower crime rates compared to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 205 residents, highlighting the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area. The rate of 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents marks a 25.6% decrease from October’s 6.6 per 1,000, a drop that aligns with seasonal patterns often seen in late autumn. With fewer daylight hours and the absence of major summer events, opportunities for certain crimes—particularly those dependent on foot traffic or outdoor activity—may diminish. This population-scaled perspective underscores the area’s safety relative to both its own historical trends and the broader UK context, where the average rate remains significantly higher at 7.6 per 1,000.