Crime in Chineham: statistics, rates and trends
473 crimes were recorded in Chineham in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (180), anti-social behaviour (88) and shoplifting (50) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,233rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Chineham | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 473 | 13,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.2 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,476 | 193,110 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chineham peaked in the year to August 2018 (563 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (397). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 473 | 45.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 505 | 48.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 499 | 47.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 512 | 48.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 397 | 37.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 427 | 40.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 482 | 46.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 482 | 46.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 563 | 53.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (60% below) and public order (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 58 to 88, while public order fell from 37 to 28 and violence and sexual offences fell from 235 to 180.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 | 17.2 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 8.4 | 15.4 | +52% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 4.8 | 8.5 | -21% |
| Other theft | 36 | 3.4 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 2.7 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Public order | 28 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chineham; the highest is Brookvale & Kings Furlong (157.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane (33.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chineham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popley | 1,180 | 87.5 | +94% |
| Norden | 1,137 | 101.1 | +124% |
| Basing & Upton Grey | 352 | 35.1 | -22% |
| Bramley | 338 | 33.0 | -27% |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | 1,018 | 76.4 | +69% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,720 | 157.7 | +249% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,627 | 156.9 | +247% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 506 | 70.8 | +57% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Chineham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Binfields Close” (110).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Binfields Close | 110 |
| On or near The Old Dairy Mews | 32 |
| On or near Guinea Court | 31 |
| On or near Richards Field | 11 |
| On or near Simons Close | 11 |
| On or near Minden Close | 10 |
| On or near Ripley Terrace | 9 |
| On or near Binfields Farm Lane | 7 |
| On or near De Port Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Maynard'S Wood | 7 |
Of the 385 crimes in Chineham with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 88 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 158 | 41.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 141 | 36.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Chineham has an estimated population of 10,476 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.7%, against 23.3%), fewer residents with no qualifications (8.3%, against 18.2%) and less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chineham average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chineham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 72.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chineham a safe place to live?
Chineham recorded 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,233rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chineham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 180 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (88).
Is crime in Chineham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chineham was down 6% on the year before: 473 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 505 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chineham?
About 10,476 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chineham?
Chineham 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.