ESSEX ROAD, RG21 8SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG21 8SU

ESSEX ROAD, RG21 8SU, Basingstoke and Deane has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.85 per 1,000 population. This RG21 8SU 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 8SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG21 8SU, encompassing approximately 5413 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG21 8SU area, explore the RG21 8SU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

RG21 8SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Wote Street with total crimes: 12
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 10

ESSEX ROAD, RG21 8SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.8516.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.3628.57%
Shoplifting81.6614.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.4875.00%
Other theft41.29300.00%
Burglary30.74200.00%
Public order30.55-82.35%
Bicycle theft30.55-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.49-10.71%
Public order174.6241.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.14-53.33%
Shoplifting71.29-58.82%
Bicycle theft51.29400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.07-12.50%
Shoplifting175.1788.89%
Anti-social behaviour153.1425.00%
Public order122.77200.00%
Vehicle crime42.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7433.33%
Other theft30.74-40.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.5910.34%
Anti-social behaviour125.91100.00%
Shoplifting92.22-10.00%
Other theft51.66-16.67%
Burglary50.920.00%
Public order40.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-25.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.9345.00%
Shoplifting105.3642.86%
Public order81.8560.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4820.00%
Other theft61.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.34-51.22%
Criminal damage and arson103.69400.00%
Shoplifting71.85-41.67%
Public order51.29-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour50.92-50.00%
Other theft30.92-40.00%
Drugs20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.5586.36%
Public order137.57333.33%
Shoplifting122.409.09%
Anti-social behaviour102.2266.67%
Other theft51.85-50.00%
Drugs30.92200.00%
Theft from the person30.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-75.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.1969.23%
Shoplifting114.0622.22%
Other theft102.03400.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.8514.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.4850.00%
Theft from the person41.11300.00%
Public order30.74-62.50%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.98-43.48%
Shoplifting92.40-10.00%
Public order81.6660.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4840.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.29100.00%
Drugs40.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Other theft20.37-66.67%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences2311.27-28.12%
Shoplifting104.25-9.09%
Other theft61.85200.00%
Public order51.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.92-16.67%
Burglary30.920.00%
Bicycle theft30.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Drugs20.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.18-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.123.23%
Shoplifting115.9122.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.03500.00%
Public order51.11-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.920.00%
Drugs40.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.5550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.67-6.06%
Shoplifting95.73-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.6650.00%
Public order61.6620.00%
Bicycle theft41.1133.33%
Robbery30.740.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%
Drugs20.37-50.00%
Other theft20.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.150.00%
Shoplifting126.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.290.00%
Public order51.110.00%
Other theft40.920.00%
Drugs40.740.00%
Possession of weapons40.740.00%
Bicycle theft30.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
October 20233

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202425
July 202428
June 202432
May 202429
April 202420
March 202441
February 202422
January 202413
December 202323
November 202332
October 202331
September 202333

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202415
June 202412
May 20246
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 202410
March 20242
February 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 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
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 202410
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202417
July 202412
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 202413
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202417
June 20249
May 202410
April 20247
March 202412
February 202411
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG21 8SU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wote Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Sinclair Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Church Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Winchester Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Budd'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Queen'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hadleigh Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Haymarket Yard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Edison Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bramblys Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Penrith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Harrison Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Winterthur Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Elbow Corner
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Flaxfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Flaxfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. New Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Cross Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Frances Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1