RG26 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG26

RG26, Basingstoke and Deane has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.68 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this RG26 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around RG26, encompassing approximately 23397 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-23.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG26 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bishopswood Road with total crimes: 6
  • Reynards Close with total crimes: 4
  • Leighton Close with total crimes: 4

RG26 Crime Map

Postcodes in RG26

The postcode district are associated with the RG26, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The RG26 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences333.68-23.26%
Anti-social behaviour141.4127.27%
Criminal damage and arson120.600.00%
Other theft90.51-10.00%
Public order60.380.00%
Burglary40.26-20.00%
Shoplifting30.1750.00%
Vehicle crime20.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Other crime10.04-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences434.2379.17%
Criminal damage and arson121.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour110.510.00%
Other theft100.470.00%
Public order60.4320.00%
Other crime50.26150.00%
Burglary50.21-28.57%
Shoplifting20.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.090.00%
Drugs10.09-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences243.38-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour111.0337.50%
Other theft100.4742.86%
Criminal damage and arson90.4380.00%
Burglary70.38250.00%
Public order50.30-37.50%
Shoplifting40.210.00%
Drugs30.1750.00%
Possession of weapons30.130.00%
Other crime20.13100.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences292.86-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour81.24-33.33%
Public order80.34-20.00%
Other theft70.3440.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.30-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.21100.00%
Drugs20.17100.00%
Burglary20.09-80.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Other crime10.04-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.686.90%
Anti-social behaviour121.320.00%
Public order100.51400.00%
Burglary100.43-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.430.00%
Other theft50.30-28.57%
Other crime30.21200.00%
Possession of weapons30.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.130.00%
Shoplifting20.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences293.21-17.14%
Burglary121.24300.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.519.09%
Other theft70.51133.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.30-22.22%
Vehicle crime20.30-50.00%
Shoplifting20.090.00%
Public order20.09-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Other crime10.04-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences353.16-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour111.5022.22%
Criminal damage and arson90.47-40.00%
Public order60.38200.00%
Vehicle crime40.26100.00%
Burglary30.170.00%
Other theft30.13-75.00%
Other crime20.130.00%
Drugs10.09-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences454.0240.62%
Criminal damage and arson151.92150.00%
Other theft120.641100.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.51200.00%
Burglary30.38-50.00%
Shoplifting20.130.00%
Public order20.09-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.09100.00%
Drugs20.09100.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences322.443.23%
Criminal damage and arson61.37-50.00%
Burglary60.2650.00%
Public order50.26-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour30.21-62.50%
Robbery10.130.00%
Drugs10.040.00%
Other theft10.04-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.04-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.630.00%
Public order131.3262.50%
Criminal damage and arson120.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.510.00%
Other theft60.34-25.00%
Other crime40.260.00%
Burglary40.17100.00%
Vehicle crime30.17-62.50%
Drugs10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.04-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.29-31.11%
Public order81.3214.29%
Anti-social behaviour80.34-27.27%
Vehicle crime80.34166.67%
Other theft80.3460.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.3450.00%
Shoplifting50.2625.00%
Burglary20.21-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences453.7287.50%
Anti-social behaviour111.92-8.33%
Public order70.47-30.00%
Other theft50.3025.00%
Shoplifting40.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.17-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.17200.00%
Burglary30.130.00%
Drugs20.13100.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Robbery10.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences242.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.510.00%
Public order100.470.00%
Other theft40.430.00%
Burglary30.170.00%
Shoplifting20.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.040.00%
Other crime10.040.00%
Drugs10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202412
June 20249
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20249
January 202415
December 20236
November 202312
October 20236
September 20234
August 202311

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202411
June 202411
May 20248
April 202412
March 202412
February 202411
January 20249
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238
September 202311
August 202312

A total of 432 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202443
June 202424
May 202429
April 202431
March 202429
February 202435
January 202445
December 202332
November 202331
October 202331
September 202345
August 202324

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 202412
December 20231
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235
August 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 202410
March 202412
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 202410
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 202313
October 20238
September 20237
August 202310

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20234
August 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG26 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bishopswood Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Reynards Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Leighton Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Lane
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carrington Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Boundary Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hangar Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Walsh Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. West Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Glendale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Turbary Gardens
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Meon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Priors Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Burnham Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Heathlands
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pheaben'S Field
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Beckett Gardens
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Burney Bit
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Arthur Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Brook Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Giles Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Briar Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stephens Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Pleasant Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Brackenwood Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. County Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Royal Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Sarum Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1