Crime in Basing & Upton Grey: statistics, rates and trends
352 crimes were recorded in Basing & Upton Grey in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Basing & Upton Grey at a glance
- Crime trends in Basing & Upton Grey
- Types of crime in Basing & Upton Grey
- Basing & Upton Grey compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Basing & Upton Grey
- What happened after crimes were reported in Basing & Upton Grey
- Demographics of Basing & Upton Grey
- Questions about crime in Basing & Upton Grey
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (137), anti-social behaviour (74) and criminal damage and arson (36) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,630th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Basing & Upton Grey | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 352 | 13,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.1 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,016 | 193,110 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Basing & Upton Grey peaked in the year to August 2020 (608 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (335). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 352 | 35.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 377 | 37.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 335 | 33.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 453 | 45.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 558 | 55.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 488 | 48.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 608 | 60.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 548 | 54.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 580 | 57.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (60% below) and other theft (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 49 to 74 and criminal damage and arson rose from 26 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 137 | 13.7 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 7.4 | 15.4 | +51% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.7 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Basing & Upton Grey.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Basing & Upton Grey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,627 | 156.9 | +346% |
| Chineham | 473 | 45.2 | +28% |
| Norden | 1,137 | 101.1 | +188% |
| Popley | 1,180 | 87.5 | +149% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,720 | 157.7 | +349% |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | 1,018 | 76.4 | +117% |
| South Ham | 1,188 | 109.0 | +210% |
| Brighton Hill | 640 | 59.8 | +70% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Basing & Upton Grey over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cowdery Heights” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cowdery Heights | 21 |
| On or near The Hollies | 20 |
| On or near Higher Mead | 16 |
| On or near Broadhurst Grove | 12 |
| On or near Badger'S Bank | 11 |
| On or near Basingfield Close | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Dickens Lane | 9 |
| On or near Bexmoor Way | 8 |
| On or near Blenheim Road | 8 |
Of the 278 crimes in Basing & Upton Grey with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 111 | 39.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 104 | 37.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Basing & Upton Grey has an estimated population of 10,016 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.3%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.7%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Basing & Upton Grey average decile 9.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Basing & Upton Grey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Basing & Upton Grey a safe place to live?
Basing & Upton Grey recorded 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,630th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Basing & Upton Grey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 137 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Basing & Upton Grey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Basing & Upton Grey was down 7% on the year before: 352 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 377 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Basing & Upton Grey?
About 10,016 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Basing & Upton Grey?
Basing & Upton Grey is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.