Basingstoke Centre vs Basingstoke West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Basingstoke Centre Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Basingstoke West Hampshire Constabulary

      Basingstoke Centre vs Basingstoke West Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Basingstoke Centre
      Hampshire Constabulary
      3,416 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      31% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Basingstoke West
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,487 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      28.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basingstoke Centre
      B Basingstoke West
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,416
      2,487
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,087
      2,657
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.7%
      ↓6.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31%
      28.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basingstoke Centre
      B Basingstoke West
      Violent Crime
      1,413 ↑30%
      1,219 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      448 ↑29%
      286 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      178 ↓30%
      132 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↓39%
      52 ↓55%
      Burglary
      93 ↓10%
      115 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      217 ↑6%
      194 ↓2%
      Drugs
      129 ↑77%
      59 ↑2%
      Public Order
      270 ↓9%
      233 ↓7%
      Robbery
      55 ↑150%
      13 ↑8%
      Shoplifting
      374 ↓3%
      81 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      23 ↓51%
      9 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      31 ↓33%
      17 ↓23%
      Possession of Weapons
      61 ↑45%
      36 ↑80%
      Other Crime
      49 ↓6%
      41 ↓28%
      Overall Verdict
      B Basingstoke West is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Basingstoke Centre safer than Basingstoke West?

      Basingstoke Centre has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,416 crimes in the last 12 months. Basingstoke West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,487 crimes. Basingstoke West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Basingstoke Centre vs Basingstoke West?

      Basingstoke Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Basingstoke West shows -6.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Basingstoke Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,413 incidents). In Basingstoke West, it is Violent Crime (1,219 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Basingstoke Centre recorded 448 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Basingstoke West recorded 286. 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 Basingstoke Centre vs Basingstoke West?

      Violent crime in Basingstoke Centre totalled 1,413 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,219 in Basingstoke West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Basingstoke Centre recorded 3,087 crimes (now 3,416, a change of +10.7%). Basingstoke West recorded 2,657 crimes previously (now 2,487, -6.4%).

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

      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. Basingstoke Centre has a resolution rate of 31% and Basingstoke West has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basingstoke Centre and Basingstoke West?

      Basingstoke Centre falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Basingstoke West 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 Basingstoke Centre and Basingstoke West?

      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 Basingstoke Centre or Basingstoke West on a crime map?

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

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