Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) reported 22 crimes in November 2025, translating to a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—nearly half the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure, while representing a 100.5% increase from October’s rate of 1.9 per 1,000, underscores the area’s continued position as one of the safer built-up areas within Basingstoke and Deane. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68.2% of all incidents (15 cases), a category that remains 3% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime each contributed 9.1% of the total, with both categories significantly below national rates. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended periods of darkness—may have influenced these patterns, as the latter two factors are often linked to increased incidents of public disorder and vehicle-related crime. However, the area’s overall low crime rate, combined with the absence of major spikes in property crime (which accounted for only 32% of incidents), suggests that localised factors, such as community policing efforts or the area’s character as a relatively quiet built-up zone, likely contribute to its safety profile. The data also highlights a potential shift in the crime mix, with violent offences dominating over property-related crimes, a trend that may reflect temporary dynamics rather than a long-term pattern.

Violent crimes in November 2025 surged by 200%, jumping from five to 15 incidents, a stark contrast to the area’s usual crime profile. This spike, though alarming, still places violent offences 3% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Concurrently, vehicle crime and criminal damage both doubled compared to October, with no prior incidents recorded in the former category. These increases may partly explain the overall 100.5% rise in the area’s crime rate. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained low at 2 incidents, 72% below the UK average. For residents, the most immediate concern is the sharp rise in violent crime, which now accounts for 68.2% of all reported incidents. This shift highlights a temporary imbalance in the crime mix, with property-related offences (vehicle crime, shoplifting) dropping to 32% of the total. The data suggests a seasonal influence, as November’s dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night may have created conditions conducive to certain types of crime.

Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, marking a 100.5% increase from the previous month’s rate of 1.9 per 1,000. This rise, though significant, remains well below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, placing the area 49.3% below national levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a relatively small population of 5,932. Monthly exposure analysis shows that over the course of November, one crime occurred for every 270 residents, a statistic that underscores the area’s overall safety profile despite the month-on-month surge. This ratio is particularly meaningful for residents, as it illustrates the low probability of encountering crime in daily life, even with the recent uptick in violent incidents. The population context further highlights that the area’s crime volume is proportionally minimal, reinforcing its status as a relatively secure built-up area within Basingstoke and Deane.