Crime in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane: statistics, rates and trends
346 crimes were recorded in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
- Questions about crime in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
- About this data
346 crimes were recorded in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 179 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane has the 3,662nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 346 | 13,432 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.8 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,228 | 193,110 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane was highest in the year to July 2018 (543 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (318). Over the whole period it fell 36%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 346 | 33.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 318 | 31.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 363 | 35.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 446 | 43.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 503 | 49.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 456 | 44.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 479 | 46.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 413 | 40.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 543 | 53.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+35%) and violence and sexual offences (+25%). The largest falls were in other theft (-48%) and burglary (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 179 | 17.5 | 0.51 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 3.4 | 0.22 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 3.4 | 0.50 | +35% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.4 | 0.37 | -7% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.1 | 0.58 | -22% |
| Other theft | 17 | 1.7 | 0.26 | -48% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.0 | 0.46 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.8 | 0.16 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.70 | +250% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 0.15 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 0.02 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 51.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chineham | 486 | 46.4 | +37% |
| Popley | 1,169 | 86.7 | +156% |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | 1,005 | 75.4 | +123% |
| Tadley & Pamber | 397 | 36.4 | +8% |
| Norden | 1,173 | 104.3 | +208% |
| Basing & Upton Grey | 345 | 34.4 | +2% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,697 | 155.6 | +360% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,635 | 157.7 | +366% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beckett Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near Moulshay Lane | 12 |
| On or near Bromelia Close | 10 |
| On or near Longbridge Close | 9 |
| On or near Hydes Platt | 8 |
| On or near Osler Close | 8 |
| On or near Sterling Place | 8 |
| On or near Garside Close | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 121 | 35.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 107 | 30.9% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 10.7% |
| Not recorded | 35 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane has an estimated population of 10,228. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% |
| Social rented homes | 15.8% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane a safe place to live?
Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (35).
Is crime in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane was up 9% on the year before: 346 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 318 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane?
Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.