Basingstoke East vs Basingstoke Rural South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    19/100
    Basingstoke East Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Basingstoke Rural South Hampshire Constabulary

      Basingstoke East vs Basingstoke Rural South Results

      A
      19/100
      High Crime
      Basingstoke East
      Hampshire Constabulary
      724 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.9% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Basingstoke Rural South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      845 crimes / 12m
      ↓23% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basingstoke East
      B Basingstoke Rural South
      Safety Score
      19/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      724
      845
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      915
      1,098
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.9%
      ↓23%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basingstoke East
      B Basingstoke Rural South
      Violent Crime
      344 ↓1%
      432 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      101 ↓11%
      90 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      52 ↓29%
      46 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓63%
      28 ↓67%
      Burglary
      34 ↓36%
      57 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↓25%
      69 ↓54%
      Drugs
      6 ↓45%
      17 ↓11%
      Public Order
      57 ↓20%
      55 ↓24%
      Robbery
      3
      3
      Shoplifting
      39 ↓55%
      17 ↓65%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      13 ↑86%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓69%
      15 ↓48%
      Overall Verdict
      A Basingstoke East is the safer choice — scoring 19/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Basingstoke East safer than Basingstoke Rural South?

      Basingstoke East has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 724 crimes in the last 12 months. Basingstoke Rural South has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 845 crimes. Basingstoke East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Basingstoke East vs Basingstoke Rural South?

      Basingstoke East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Basingstoke Rural South shows -23% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Basingstoke East and Basingstoke Rural South?

      In Basingstoke East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (344 incidents). In Basingstoke Rural South, it is Violent Crime (432 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Basingstoke East and Basingstoke Rural South?

      Basingstoke East recorded 101 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Basingstoke Rural South recorded 90. 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 East vs Basingstoke Rural South?

      Violent crime in Basingstoke East totalled 344 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 432 in Basingstoke Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Basingstoke East and Basingstoke Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Basingstoke East recorded 915 crimes (now 724, a change of -20.9%). Basingstoke Rural South recorded 1,098 crimes previously (now 845, -23%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Basingstoke East and Basingstoke Rural South?

      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 East has a resolution rate of 50% and Basingstoke Rural South has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basingstoke East and Basingstoke Rural South?

      Basingstoke East falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Basingstoke Rural South 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 East and Basingstoke Rural South?

      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 East or Basingstoke Rural South on a crime map?

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

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