RG21 7BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG21 7BQ

RG21 7BQ, Basingstoke and Deane has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.49 per 1,000 population. This RG21 7BQ 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 7BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG21 7BQ, encompassing approximately 2858 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)

RG21 7BQ 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 7BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3638.4938.46%
Anti-social behaviour1612.60300.00%
Shoplifting125.6020.00%
Public order104.20-47.37%
Other theft83.50100.00%
Burglary62.80200.00%
Bicycle theft52.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.75-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.75100.00%
Drugs31.400.00%
Theft from the person21.05100.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2629.7418.18%
Public order199.1035.71%
Shoplifting106.65-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson63.500.00%
Other theft42.10-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.40-75.00%
Bicycle theft31.4050.00%
Drugs31.0550.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-66.67%
Robbery20.70100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2232.19-43.59%
Anti-social behaviour167.7023.08%
Public order145.6027.27%
Shoplifting144.900.00%
Other theft74.9040.00%
Vehicle crime62.4520.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.100.00%
Bicycle theft22.100.00%
Drugs20.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.70-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3937.0944.44%
Shoplifting1413.65-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour134.9062.50%
Public order114.55-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.8520.00%
Vehicle crime52.10400.00%
Other theft51.75-37.50%
Drugs41.75-20.00%
Burglary31.4050.00%
Bicycle theft21.05100.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.70100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2731.14-12.90%
Shoplifting179.4570.00%
Public order125.95-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour84.20-33.33%
Other theft82.80166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.80-37.50%
Drugs51.750.00%
Burglary21.75100.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences3130.79-31.11%
Public order1310.858.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.55-33.33%
Shoplifting104.20-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson83.50300.00%
Drugs52.800.00%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Other theft31.05-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4537.79136.84%
Anti-social behaviour1815.74200.00%
Shoplifting146.3040.00%
Public order124.9020.00%
Drugs54.20400.00%
Other theft41.7533.33%
Robbery21.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-75.00%
Theft from the person20.70-50.00%
Other crime10.70-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.44-17.39%
Public order106.6511.11%
Shoplifting103.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.80500.00%
Theft from the person42.10300.00%
Other theft31.40-40.00%
Other crime31.050.00%
Bicycle theft11.05-50.00%
Drugs10.35-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.35-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.84-28.12%
Shoplifting108.05-28.57%
Public order93.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1550.00%
Drugs62.1020.00%
Other theft52.1066.67%
Robbery31.750.00%
Burglary31.05200.00%
Bicycle theft21.05-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.39-3.03%
Shoplifting1411.20-6.67%
Public order124.9071.43%
Anti-social behaviour74.2016.67%
Drugs52.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.75-50.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Bicycle theft31.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.35-75.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3332.89-28.26%
Shoplifting1511.550.00%
Drugs105.25900.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.50700.00%
Public order72.80-36.36%
Vehicle crime62.45500.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.10-70.00%
Possession of weapons42.10300.00%
Other theft31.40-25.00%
Theft from the person11.05-66.67%
Robbery10.35-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4639.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour2016.090.00%
Shoplifting157.000.00%
Public order115.250.00%
Bicycle theft53.850.00%
Other theft41.750.00%
Theft from the person31.400.00%
Robbery31.050.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202426
July 202422
June 202439
May 202427
April 202431
March 202445
February 202419
January 202423
December 202332
November 202333
October 202346

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
July 202416
June 202413
May 20248
April 202412
March 202418
February 20246
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 202320

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 202414
June 202411
May 202412
April 202413
March 202412
February 202410
January 20249
December 202312
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202414
June 202414
May 202417
April 202410
March 202414
February 202410
January 202410
December 202314
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20242
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 20231

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
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 7BQ 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. Seal Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Church Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Winchester Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. London Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Goat Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hadleigh Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Haymarket Yard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Edison Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bramblys Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Harrison Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Basingstoke Bus Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Anchor Yard
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Red Lion Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Elbow Corner
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Flaxfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Flaxfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. New Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Cross Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Frances Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. The Old Stable Yard
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Beaconsfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Jacob'S Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1