RG21 7AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG21 7AR

RG21 7AR, Basingstoke and Deane has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.73 per 1,000 population. This RG21 7AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG21 postcode area, which has experienced 347 crimes and a crime rate of 11.79 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG21 7AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG21 7AR, encompassing approximately 3772 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG21 7AR area, explore the RG21 7AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (32.26% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)

RG21 7AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Wote Street with total crimes: 12

RG21 7AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4134.7332.26%
Public order1710.87-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour164.5160.00%
Shoplifting164.240.00%
Other theft104.2466.67%
Burglary72.6575.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.86-33.33%
Bicycle theft61.590.00%
Vehicle crime41.5933.33%
Drugs31.060.00%
Theft from the person20.80100.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3130.4910.71%
Public order218.2210.53%
Shoplifting165.57-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour104.24-56.52%
Criminal damage and arson92.6550.00%
Other theft62.390.00%
Bicycle theft61.59200.00%
Burglary41.590.00%
Vehicle crime31.06-50.00%
Drugs30.8050.00%
Possession of weapons20.80100.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2831.28-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour237.4253.33%
Shoplifting226.1046.67%
Public order195.8358.33%
Vehicle crime65.0420.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.5950.00%
Other theft61.590.00%
Robbery21.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Drugs20.53-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4431.0215.79%
Anti-social behaviour1511.6650.00%
Shoplifting153.98-37.50%
Public order123.98-29.41%
Other theft63.18-40.00%
Burglary51.59150.00%
Drugs51.330.00%
Vehicle crime51.33400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-20.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3831.550.00%
Shoplifting2410.0741.18%
Public order176.366.25%
Anti-social behaviour104.51-33.33%
Other theft102.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.65-44.44%
Drugs51.330.00%
Possession of weapons21.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3829.96-28.30%
Shoplifting1710.07-34.62%
Public order164.516.67%
Anti-social behaviour154.24-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.98350.00%
Other theft52.39-16.67%
Drugs51.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5337.3896.30%
Shoplifting2614.0518.18%
Anti-social behaviour246.89166.67%
Public order156.3625.00%
Other theft63.98100.00%
Drugs51.59400.00%
Robbery31.33200.00%
Theft from the person30.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-77.78%
Other crime10.53-75.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.180.00%
Shoplifting227.1646.67%
Public order125.839.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.1880.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.3928.57%
Other crime42.390.00%
Theft from the person41.06100.00%
Other theft31.06-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.27-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.80-18.18%
Shoplifting157.16-37.50%
Public order113.98-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson72.9216.67%
Drugs61.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.59-37.50%
Other theft51.33-16.67%
Robbery31.330.00%
Bicycle theft30.800.00%
Theft from the person20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3327.57-10.81%
Shoplifting248.7541.18%
Public order136.3685.71%
Anti-social behaviour83.450.00%
Other theft62.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.59-25.00%
Drugs61.59-53.85%
Bicycle theft31.590.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3727.31-26.00%
Shoplifting179.81-46.88%
Drugs134.51550.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.45-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson82.12700.00%
Public order72.12-41.67%
Possession of weapons41.86300.00%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Other theft31.06-40.00%
Theft from the person10.80-66.67%
Robbery10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5039.240.00%
Shoplifting3213.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour268.480.00%
Public order126.890.00%
Bicycle theft63.180.00%
Other theft51.590.00%
Vehicle crime41.330.00%
Theft from the person31.060.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Robbery30.800.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 447 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202431
July 202428
June 202444
May 202438
April 202438
March 202453
February 202427
January 202427
December 202333
November 202337
October 202350

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 202423
June 202415
May 202410
April 202415
March 202424
February 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 202326

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20249
March 20242
February 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 202410
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 202419
June 202412
May 202417
April 202416
March 202415
February 202412
January 202411
December 202313
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 246 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202422
June 202415
May 202424
April 202417
March 202426
February 202422
January 202415
December 202324
November 202317
October 202332

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20236

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 202313
October 20232

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG21 7AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total27
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order5
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wote Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. A3010
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Braine L'Alleud Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Seal Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Church Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Winchester Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. London Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Goat Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hadleigh Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Haymarket Yard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Edison Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bramblys Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Harrison Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Basingstoke Bus Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Mary'S Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Anchor Yard
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Red Lion Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Elbow Corner
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Flaxfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Flaxfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. New Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Cross Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Frances Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1