Crime in Brookvale & Kings Furlong: statistics, rates and trends
1,720 crimes were recorded in Brookvale & Kings Furlong in the 12 months to August 2026, 157.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brookvale & Kings Furlong at a glance
- Crime trends in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
- Types of crime in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
- Brookvale & Kings Furlong compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
- Demographics of Brookvale & Kings Furlong
- Questions about crime in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (711), anti-social behaviour (242) and shoplifting (164) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 376th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Brookvale & Kings Furlong | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,720 | 13,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 157.7 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,907 | 193,110 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brookvale & Kings Furlong peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,832 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,308). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,720 | 157.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,832 | 168.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,620 | 148.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,800 | 165.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,407 | 129.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,308 | 119.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,487 | 136.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,447 | 132.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,713 | 157.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 163 |
| July 2026 | 153 |
| June 2026 | 161 |
| May 2026 | 132 |
| April 2026 | 156 |
| March 2026 | 171 |
| February 2026 | 136 |
| January 2026 | 128 |
| December 2025 | 134 |
| November 2025 | 140 |
| October 2025 | 138 |
| September 2025 | 108 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brookvale & Kings Furlong recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.6 times the national rate), public order (2.1 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (90% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (41% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 20 to 27 and bicycle theft rose from 20 to 23, while possession of weapons fell from 28 to 20 and vehicle crime fell from 41 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 711 | 65.2 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 242 | 22.2 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 164 | 15.0 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Public order | 152 | 13.9 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Other theft | 112 | 10.3 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 100 | 9.2 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Drugs | 61 | 5.6 | 3.3 | +11% |
| Burglary | 49 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 2.9 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Robbery | 27 | 2.5 | 1.4 | +35% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 2.1 | 0.8 | +15% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.8 | 1.0 | -29% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Brookvale & Kings Furlong has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brookvale & Kings Furlong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,627 | 156.9 | -1% |
| Norden | 1,137 | 101.1 | -36% |
| South Ham | 1,188 | 109.0 | -31% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 506 | 70.8 | -55% |
| Popley | 1,180 | 87.5 | -45% |
| Brighton Hill | 640 | 59.8 | -62% |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | 1,018 | 76.4 | -52% |
| Kempshott & Buckskin | 483 | 45.4 | -71% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Brookvale & Kings Furlong over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (180).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 180 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 163 |
| On or near A3010 | 155 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 107 |
| On or near Braine L'Alleud Road | 102 |
| On or near Supermarket | 87 |
| On or near Winchester Street | 86 |
| On or near Wote Street | 79 |
| On or near Winterthur Way | 77 |
| On or near Goodman Close | 65 |
Of the 1,478 crimes in Brookvale & Kings Furlong with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 242 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 525 | 35.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 516 | 34.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 179 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 87 | 5.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Brookvale & Kings Furlong has an estimated population of 10,907 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (37%, against 20%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and a younger population (11%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brookvale & Kings Furlong average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brookvale & Kings Furlong | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 69.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brookvale & Kings Furlong a safe place to live?
Brookvale & Kings Furlong recorded 157.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 376th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and public order.
What is the most common crime in Brookvale & Kings Furlong?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 711 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (242).
Is crime in Brookvale & Kings Furlong going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brookvale & Kings Furlong was down 6% on the year before: 1,720 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,832 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brookvale & Kings Furlong?
About 10,907 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brookvale & Kings Furlong?
Brookvale & Kings Furlong 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.