TOWN CENTRE, RG21 7JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG21 7JY

TOWN CENTRE, RG21 7JY, Basingstoke and Deane has recorded a total of 153 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.14 per 1,000 population. This RG21 7JY 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 7JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG21 7JY, encompassing approximately 3811 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (17.95% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)

RG21 7JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 40
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Wote Street with total crimes: 12

TOWN CENTRE, RG21 7JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4640.1417.95%
Shoplifting2212.0710.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.7711.11%
Public order185.25-28.00%
Other theft124.7271.43%
Criminal damage and arson83.15-33.33%
Bicycle theft82.100.00%
Burglary82.1014.29%
Vehicle crime32.10-25.00%
Drugs30.79-40.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3939.622.63%
Public order2510.2319.05%
Shoplifting206.56-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour185.25-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson124.7220.00%
Bicycle theft83.15166.67%
Burglary72.100.00%
Other theft71.84-12.50%
Drugs51.84150.00%
Vehicle crime41.31-33.33%
Robbery21.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3837.52-15.56%
Anti-social behaviour269.9752.94%
Shoplifting236.8243.75%
Public order216.0375.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.51100.00%
Other theft82.6214.29%
Vehicle crime62.1050.00%
Bicycle theft31.57200.00%
Theft from the person30.79200.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Drugs20.52-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4532.0121.62%
Anti-social behaviour1711.8154.55%
Shoplifting164.46-33.33%
Public order124.20-47.83%
Other theft73.15-36.36%
Burglary51.8466.67%
Drugs51.3166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.31-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.31100.00%
Other crime21.05100.00%
Possession of weapons20.52-33.33%
Theft from the person10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3734.11-11.90%
Shoplifting249.7114.29%
Public order236.3015.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.03-31.25%
Other theft112.8957.14%
Criminal damage and arson82.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons32.100.00%
Burglary30.79-25.00%
Drugs30.79-25.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-60.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4235.42-26.32%
Shoplifting2111.02-22.22%
Public order205.5117.65%
Anti-social behaviour165.25-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson124.20140.00%
Other theft73.1516.67%
Vehicle crime51.840.00%
Burglary41.31300.00%
Drugs41.05-20.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Robbery10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5742.2472.73%
Shoplifting2714.96-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour277.08145.45%
Public order177.0813.33%
Other theft64.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.57-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.31400.00%
Drugs51.31400.00%
Theft from the person41.310.00%
Robbery31.050.00%
Bicycle theft20.79100.00%
Other crime10.52-75.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3329.39-2.94%
Shoplifting288.6686.67%
Public order157.3515.38%
Anti-social behaviour113.94120.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.890.00%
Other crime42.360.00%
Theft from the person41.05100.00%
Other theft31.05-40.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-80.00%
Drugs10.26-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3426.76-10.53%
Shoplifting158.92-37.50%
Public order133.9418.18%
Criminal damage and arson93.4112.50%
Drugs82.3614.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.10-37.50%
Bicycle theft51.3166.67%
Other theft51.31-50.00%
Robbery31.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences3829.91-11.63%
Shoplifting249.9720.00%
Public order116.3022.22%
Other theft102.8925.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.100.00%
Drugs72.10-41.67%
Bicycle theft31.840.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4331.22-21.82%
Shoplifting2011.28-45.95%
Drugs125.25500.00%
Public order93.15-40.00%
Other theft82.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.10-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.1060.00%
Possession of weapons42.10300.00%
Vehicle crime41.05-20.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Theft from the person10.52-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5544.610.00%
Shoplifting3714.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour249.710.00%
Public order156.300.00%
Bicycle theft83.940.00%
Other theft82.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.100.00%
Vehicle crime51.310.00%
Theft from the person41.310.00%
Burglary31.050.00%
Robbery30.790.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 507 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202439
July 202438
June 202445
May 202437
April 202442
March 202457
February 202433
January 202434
December 202338
November 202343
October 202355

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
July 202426
June 202417
May 202411
April 202416
March 202427
February 202411
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 202324

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 202412
March 20245
February 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 202411
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202425
July 202421
June 202412
May 202423
April 202420
March 202417
February 202415
January 202413
December 202311
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 277 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 202423
June 202416
May 202424
April 202421
March 202427
February 202428
January 202415
December 202324
November 202320
October 202337

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
October 20238

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
November 20232

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 202312
October 20232

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 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 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 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
January 20243
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total40
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order5
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Bunnian Place
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Braine L'Alleud Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Seal Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Basingstoke
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Church Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Winchester Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Dextra Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. London Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Goat Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hadleigh Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Haymarket Yard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Harrison Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Basingstoke Bus Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Mary'S Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Anchor Yard
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Red Lion Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Elbow Corner
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Flaxfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Flaxfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. New Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Cross Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1