RG21 7BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG21 7BY

RG21 7BY, Basingstoke and Deane has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.02 per 1,000 population. This RG21 7BY 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 7BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG21 7BY, encompassing approximately 3497 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (44.83% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)

RG21 7BY 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 7BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4236.0244.83%
Shoplifting1512.0125.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.2975.00%
Public order144.00-30.00%
Other theft94.00125.00%
Burglary72.57250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.00-14.29%
Bicycle theft61.720.00%
Vehicle crime41.7233.33%
Drugs31.140.00%
Theft from the person20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2928.303.57%
Public order208.2933.33%
Shoplifting125.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.43-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson72.2916.67%
Bicycle theft62.00200.00%
Other theft41.72-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.14-50.00%
Drugs30.8650.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2830.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour188.0138.46%
Shoplifting185.1528.57%
Public order155.1536.36%
Other theft74.2940.00%
Vehicle crime62.0020.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.72-14.29%
Bicycle theft21.720.00%
Drugs20.57-50.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4232.3120.00%
Shoplifting1412.01-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour134.0030.00%
Public order113.72-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson73.1440.00%
Burglary52.00150.00%
Vehicle crime51.43400.00%
Other theft51.43-44.44%
Drugs41.4333.33%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons20.57100.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3529.452.94%
Shoplifting1810.0163.64%
Public order145.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.00-28.57%
Other theft92.8680.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.57-50.00%
Drugs31.43-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.86100.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3428.59-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour149.72-6.67%
Public order144.00-6.67%
Shoplifting114.00-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson103.14400.00%
Other theft52.860.00%
Drugs51.4325.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5234.59108.00%
Shoplifting1914.8735.71%
Public order155.4336.36%
Anti-social behaviour154.2987.50%
Other theft54.2925.00%
Drugs41.43300.00%
Robbery31.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-77.78%
Theft from the person20.57-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other crime10.29-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.020.00%
Shoplifting147.157.69%
Public order114.0010.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.1428.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.57166.67%
Other theft42.290.00%
Other crime41.140.00%
Theft from the person41.14100.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.29-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.29-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.59-19.35%
Shoplifting137.15-23.53%
Public order103.72-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.8640.00%
Drugs62.000.00%
Other theft41.72-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-50.00%
Robbery30.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3125.73-16.22%
Shoplifting178.866.25%
Public order124.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.43-33.33%
Drugs61.72-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson51.72-44.44%
Other theft51.4366.67%
Bicycle theft41.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.14-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.29-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3730.88-28.85%
Shoplifting1610.58-11.11%
Drugs134.57550.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.72800.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.57-57.14%
Public order82.57-20.00%
Vehicle crime72.29250.00%
Possession of weapons42.00100.00%
Other theft31.14-40.00%
Theft from the person10.86-66.67%
Robbery10.29-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5236.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour2114.870.00%
Shoplifting186.000.00%
Public order105.150.00%
Bicycle theft62.860.00%
Other theft51.720.00%
Theft from the person31.430.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Robbery30.860.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 432 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202429
July 202428
June 202442
May 202435
April 202434
March 202452
February 202425
January 202425
December 202331
November 202337
October 202352

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202418
June 202413
May 202410
April 202414
March 202415
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 202321

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 202410
March 20242
February 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 154 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
July 202415
June 202411
May 202414
April 202414
March 202415
February 202411
January 202410
December 202312
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202418
June 202414
May 202418
April 202411
March 202419
February 202414
January 202413
December 202317
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
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 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
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 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG21 7BY 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. Seal Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Church Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Winchester Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Budd'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. London Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hadleigh Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Haymarket Yard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Edison Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bramblys Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Penrith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Anchor Yard
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Red Lion Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Elbow Corner
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Flaxfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Flaxfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. New Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Cross Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Frances Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. The Old Stable Yard
    Total1
    Theft from the person1