Basingstoke North vs Basingstoke South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Basingstoke North Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Basingstoke South Hampshire Constabulary

      Basingstoke North vs Basingstoke South Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Basingstoke North
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,566 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      32% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Basingstoke South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,470 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.8% trend
      23.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basingstoke North
      B Basingstoke South
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,566
      1,470
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,493
      1,512
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↓2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      23.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basingstoke North
      B Basingstoke South
      Violent Crime
      1,282 ↑13%
      654 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      264 ↓8%
      246 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      117 ↑0%
      52 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      66 ↓38%
      33 ↓37%
      Burglary
      57 ↓39%
      40 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      186 ↓12%
      125 ↓7%
      Drugs
      56 ↓27%
      40 ↓32%
      Public Order
      215 ↑14%
      118 ↓10%
      Robbery
      25 ↑79%
      17 ↑55%
      Shoplifting
      180 ↑17%
      88 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑67%
      6 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓67%
      6 ↑20%
      Possession of Weapons
      54 ↑42%
      16 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      48 ↑2%
      29 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Basingstoke South is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Basingstoke North safer than Basingstoke South?

      Basingstoke North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,566 crimes in the last 12 months. Basingstoke South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,470 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Basingstoke North vs Basingstoke South?

      Basingstoke North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Basingstoke South shows -2.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Basingstoke North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,282 incidents). In Basingstoke South, it is Violent Crime (654 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Basingstoke North recorded 264 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Basingstoke South recorded 246. 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 North vs Basingstoke South?

      Violent crime in Basingstoke North totalled 1,282 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 654 in Basingstoke South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Basingstoke North recorded 2,493 crimes (now 2,566, a change of +2.9%). Basingstoke South recorded 1,512 crimes previously (now 1,470, -2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Basingstoke North and Basingstoke 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 North has a resolution rate of 32% and Basingstoke South has 23.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basingstoke North and Basingstoke South?

      Basingstoke North falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Basingstoke 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 North and Basingstoke 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 North or Basingstoke South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Basingstoke North and Basingstoke 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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