Crime in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane: statistics, rates and trends
338 crimes were recorded in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane at a glance
- Crime trends in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
- Types of crime in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
- Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
- Demographics of Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
- Questions about crime in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (163), criminal damage and arson (38) and anti-social behaviour (37) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,687th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 338 | 13,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.0 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,228 | 193,110 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane peaked in the year to August 2018 (531 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (312). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 338 | 33.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 312 | 30.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 371 | 36.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 424 | 41.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 486 | 47.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 478 | 46.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 479 | 46.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 414 | 40.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 531 | 51.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (76% below) and public order (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 25 to 38 and anti-social behaviour rose from 28 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 163 | 15.9 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 3.6 | 15.4 | +32% |
| Public order | 26 | 2.5 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.3 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Other theft | 18 | 1.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chineham | 473 | 45.2 | +37% |
| Popley | 1,180 | 87.5 | +165% |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | 1,018 | 76.4 | +131% |
| Tadley & Pamber | 406 | 37.2 | +13% |
| Norden | 1,137 | 101.1 | +206% |
| Basing & Upton Grey | 352 | 35.1 | +6% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,720 | 157.7 | +377% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,627 | 156.9 | +375% |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Beckett Gardens” (13).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beckett Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Moulshay Lane | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near Bromelia Close | 10 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 10 |
| On or near Longbridge Close | 9 |
| On or near Osler Close | 9 |
| On or near Garside Close | 8 |
| On or near Sterling Place | 7 |
| On or near Basingstoke Road | 6 |
Of the 301 crimes in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 37 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 124 | 41.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 35.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane has an estimated population of 10,228 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.3%, against 23.3%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane a safe place to live?
Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,687th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 163 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (38).
Is crime in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane was up 8% on the year before: 338 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 312 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane?
About 10,228 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane?
Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane 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.