Barncroft and Bedhampton vs Basingstoke Centre

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Barncroft and Bedhampton Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Basingstoke Centre Hampshire Constabulary

      Barncroft and Bedhampton vs Basingstoke Centre Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Barncroft and Bedhampton
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,312 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.4% trend
      21.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Basingstoke Centre
      Hampshire Constabulary
      3,416 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      31% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barncroft and Bedhampton
      B Basingstoke Centre
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,312
      3,416
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,321
      3,087
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.4%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.9%
      31%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barncroft and Bedhampton
      B Basingstoke Centre
      Violent Crime
      1,121 ↓3%
      1,413 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      255 ↑22%
      448 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      113 ↓28%
      178 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      73 ↓1%
      75 ↓39%
      Burglary
      31 ↓6%
      93 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      179 ↑3%
      217 ↑6%
      Drugs
      67 ↓11%
      129 ↑77%
      Public Order
      211 ↓4%
      270 ↓9%
      Robbery
      18 ↑20%
      55 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      114 ↑23%
      374 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑100%
      23 ↓51%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑43%
      31 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      47 ↑9%
      61 ↑45%
      Other Crime
      65 ↑2%
      49 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barncroft and Bedhampton is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barncroft and Bedhampton safer than Basingstoke Centre?

      Barncroft and Bedhampton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,312 crimes in the last 12 months. Basingstoke Centre has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 3,416 crimes. Barncroft and Bedhampton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barncroft and Bedhampton vs Basingstoke Centre?

      Barncroft and Bedhampton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Basingstoke Centre shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barncroft and Bedhampton and Basingstoke Centre?

      In Barncroft and Bedhampton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,121 incidents). In Basingstoke Centre, it is Violent Crime (1,413 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barncroft and Bedhampton and Basingstoke Centre?

      Barncroft and Bedhampton recorded 255 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Basingstoke Centre recorded 448. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Barncroft and Bedhampton vs Basingstoke Centre?

      Violent crime in Barncroft and Bedhampton totalled 1,121 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,413 in Basingstoke Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barncroft and Bedhampton and Basingstoke Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barncroft and Bedhampton recorded 2,321 crimes (now 2,312, a change of -0.4%). Basingstoke Centre recorded 3,087 crimes previously (now 3,416, +10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barncroft and Bedhampton and Basingstoke Centre?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Barncroft and Bedhampton has a resolution rate of 21.9% and Basingstoke Centre has 31%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barncroft and Bedhampton and Basingstoke Centre?

      Barncroft and Bedhampton falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Basingstoke Centre is covered by Hampshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Barncroft and Bedhampton and Basingstoke Centre?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Barncroft and Bedhampton or Basingstoke Centre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barncroft and Bedhampton and Basingstoke Centre. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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