Crime in Brookvale & Kings Furlong: statistics, rates and trends
1,697 crimes were recorded in Brookvale & Kings Furlong in the 12 months to July 2026, 155.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
- Questions about crime in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
- About this data
1,697 crimes were recorded in Brookvale & Kings Furlong in the 12 months to July 2026, 155.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 767 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brookvale & Kings Furlong has the 395th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brookvale & Kings Furlong | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,697 | 13,432 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 155.6 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,907 | 193,110 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brookvale & Kings Furlong was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,839 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,315). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 1,697 | 155.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,839 | 168.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,657 | 151.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,773 | 162.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,380 | 126.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,315 | 120.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,493 | 136.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,441 | 132.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,757 | 161.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 140 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brookvale & Kings Furlong 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+11%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-60%) and vehicle crime (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 767 | 70.3 | 2.05 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 227 | 20.8 | 1.36 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 151 | 13.8 | 1.67 | -21% |
| Public order | 139 | 12.7 | 1.92 | -24% |
| Other theft | 105 | 9.6 | 1.51 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 8.2 | 1.20 | -25% |
| Drugs | 52 | 4.8 | 1.46 | -9% |
| Burglary | 47 | 4.3 | 1.22 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.5 | 0.50 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 2.2 | 2.27 | -8% |
| Robbery | 23 | 2.1 | 1.56 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.7 | 2.12 | -27% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.6 | 0.74 | -39% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 0.54 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brookvale & Kings Furlong recorded 767 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (70.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 45.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brookvale & Kings Furlong recorded 227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brookvale & Kings Furlong recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brookvale & Kings Furlong recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brookvale & Kings Furlong recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brookvale & Kings Furlong recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brookvale & Kings Furlong recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brookvale & Kings Furlong recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brookvale & Kings Furlong recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brookvale & Kings Furlong recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brookvale & Kings Furlong recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brookvale & Kings Furlong recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brookvale & Kings Furlong recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brookvale & Kings Furlong recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brookvale & Kings Furlong, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brookvale & Kings Furlong.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brookvale & Kings Furlong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,635 | 157.7 | +1% |
| Norden | 1,173 | 104.3 | -33% |
| South Ham | 1,182 | 108.5 | -30% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 503 | 70.4 | -55% |
| Popley | 1,169 | 86.7 | -44% |
| Brighton Hill | 605 | 56.5 | -64% |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | 1,005 | 75.4 | -52% |
| Kempshott & Buckskin | 456 | 42.8 | -72% |
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 Brookvale & Kings Furlong over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 177 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 155 |
| On or near A3010 | 154 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 104 |
| On or near Braine L'Alleud Road | 100 |
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Winchester Street | 84 |
| On or near Wote Street | 78 |
| On or near Winterthur Way | 74 |
| On or near Goodman Close | 67 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brookvale & Kings Furlong 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 535 | 31.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 510 | 30.1% |
| Not recorded | 227 | 13.4% |
| Under investigation | 152 | 9.0% |
| Local resolution | 83 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 57 | 3.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 23 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
Brookvale & Kings Furlong has an estimated population of 10,907. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brookvale & Kings Furlong sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brookvale & Kings Furlong |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.0% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% |
| Private rented homes | 36.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Brookvale & Kings Furlong a safe place to live?
Brookvale & Kings Furlong recorded 155.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Brookvale & Kings Furlong?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 767 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (227).
Is crime in Brookvale & Kings Furlong going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brookvale & Kings Furlong was down 8% on the year before: 1,697 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,839 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brookvale & Kings Furlong?
Brookvale & Kings Furlong 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 Brookvale & Kings Furlong. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.