CHURCH SQUARE, RG21 7SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG21 7SN

CHURCH SQUARE, RG21 7SN, Basingstoke and Deane has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.63 per 1,000 population. This RG21 7SN 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 7SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG21 7SN, encompassing approximately 4848 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (14.63% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)

RG21 7SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Wote Street with total crimes: 12

CHURCH SQUARE, RG21 7SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4727.6314.63%
Shoplifting169.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.3025.00%
Public order153.09-40.00%
Other theft103.0966.67%
Burglary62.0620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.24-45.45%
Bicycle theft61.24-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.240.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4128.0520.59%
Public order258.4631.58%
Shoplifting165.16-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour123.30-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson112.4757.14%
Bicycle theft82.27166.67%
Other theft61.65-25.00%
Burglary51.240.00%
Vehicle crime41.03-33.33%
Drugs30.8250.00%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.21-66.67%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3426.40-19.05%
Shoplifting227.0146.67%
Anti-social behaviour214.5450.00%
Public order194.33111.11%
Other theft83.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6516.67%
Vehicle crime61.4420.00%
Bicycle theft31.24200.00%
Theft from the person30.62200.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Drugs20.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%

In June 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 offences4223.925.00%
Shoplifting158.66-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour143.0975.00%
Public order92.89-60.87%
Other theft81.86-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.65-25.00%
Drugs61.24100.00%
Vehicle crime51.24400.00%
Burglary51.030.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Possession of weapons20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4025.982.56%
Shoplifting248.2541.18%
Public order234.9543.75%
Other theft104.7442.86%
Criminal damage and arson82.06-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour81.65-42.86%
Possession of weapons31.65200.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3924.95-29.09%
Shoplifting178.04-34.62%
Public order163.51-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour143.30-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson132.89225.00%
Other theft72.6816.67%
Vehicle crime51.440.00%
Burglary31.0350.00%
Drugs30.62-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5530.9361.76%
Shoplifting2611.3418.18%
Anti-social behaviour195.3690.00%
Public order183.9250.00%
Other theft63.7150.00%
Vehicle crime51.24400.00%
Theft from the person41.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.82-50.00%
Drugs40.82300.00%
Robbery30.820.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.833.03%
Shoplifting227.0146.67%
Public order124.54-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour102.47150.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.06-11.11%
Other theft41.650.00%
Theft from the person40.82100.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Drugs10.62-85.71%
Burglary10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences3320.42-13.16%
Shoplifting156.81-37.50%
Public order143.097.69%
Criminal damage and arson92.8928.57%
Drugs71.8616.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.8233.33%
Other theft40.82-60.00%
Robbery30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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 offences3822.89-15.56%
Shoplifting247.8441.18%
Public order134.9530.00%
Other theft102.6811.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.06-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.44-25.00%
Drugs61.24-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.240.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.21-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4524.750.00%
Shoplifting179.280.00%
Drugs103.510.00%
Public order102.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.060.00%
Other theft91.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.860.00%
Vehicle crime61.650.00%
Possession of weapons41.240.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20243

A total of 448 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202441
July 202434
June 202442
May 202440
April 202439
March 202455
February 202434
January 202433
December 202338
November 202345

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
June 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202421
June 202414
May 20248
April 202414
March 202419
February 202410
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 202413
March 20244
February 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 20239

A total of 174 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202425
July 202419
June 20249
May 202423
April 202416
March 202418
February 202412
January 202414
December 202313
November 202310

A total of 214 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 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

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 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

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 202310

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.73 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Basingstoke
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Church Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Winchester Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Budd'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Dextra Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. London Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hadleigh Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Haymarket Yard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Edison Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bramblys Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Penrith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Harrison Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Winterthur Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Basingstoke Bus Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Anchor Yard
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Red Lion Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Elbow Corner
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Flaxfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Flaxfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1