Crime in Eastrop & Grove: statistics, rates and trends
1,635 crimes were recorded in Eastrop & Grove in the 12 months to July 2026, 157.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Eastrop & Grove at a glance
- Crime trends in Eastrop & Grove
- Types of crime in Eastrop & Grove
- Eastrop & Grove compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eastrop & Grove
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eastrop & Grove
- Population and deprivation in Eastrop & Grove
- Questions about crime in Eastrop & Grove
- About this data
1,635 crimes were recorded in Eastrop & Grove in the 12 months to July 2026, 157.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 592 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eastrop & Grove has the 381st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Eastrop & Grove | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,635 | 13,432 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 157.7 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,370 | 193,110 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Eastrop & Grove was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,575 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,421). Over the whole period it fell 37%, 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 | 1,635 | 157.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,524 | 147.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,421 | 137.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,531 | 147.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,970 | 190.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,558 | 150.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,907 | 183.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,970 | 190.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,575 | 248.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 128 |
| June 2026 | 146 |
| May 2026 | 151 |
| April 2026 | 135 |
| March 2026 | 131 |
| February 2026 | 126 |
| January 2026 | 135 |
| December 2025 | 142 |
| November 2025 | 133 |
| October 2025 | 149 |
| September 2025 | 133 |
| August 2025 | 126 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Eastrop & Grove 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, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+26%) and possession of weapons (+15%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-64%) and theft from the person (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 592 | 57.1 | 1.67 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 225 | 21.7 | 2.62 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 191 | 18.4 | 1.20 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 155 | 14.9 | 2.20 | +26% |
| Public order | 139 | 13.4 | 2.02 | +1% |
| Drugs | 84 | 8.1 | 2.48 | +6% |
| Other theft | 76 | 7.3 | 1.15 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 4.1 | 0.84 | -20% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.5 | 0.98 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 2.9 | 2.98 | +15% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.4 | 1.14 | -19% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.8 | 1.36 | +90% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 1.1 | 0.63 | -48% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.9 | 1.05 | -64% |
Violence and sexual offences in Eastrop & Grove
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eastrop & Grove recorded 592 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 36.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Eastrop & Grove
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eastrop & Grove recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Eastrop & Grove
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eastrop & Grove recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Eastrop & Grove
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eastrop & Grove recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Eastrop & Grove
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eastrop & Grove recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Eastrop & Grove
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eastrop & Grove recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Eastrop & Grove
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eastrop & Grove recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Eastrop & Grove
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eastrop & Grove recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Eastrop & Grove
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eastrop & Grove recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Eastrop & Grove
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eastrop & Grove recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Eastrop & Grove
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eastrop & Grove recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Eastrop & Grove
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eastrop & Grove recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Eastrop & Grove
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eastrop & Grove recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Eastrop & Grove
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Eastrop & Grove recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Eastrop & Grove, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Eastrop & Grove.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eastrop & Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,697 | 155.6 | -1% |
| Norden | 1,173 | 104.3 | -34% |
| South Ham | 1,182 | 108.5 | -31% |
| Brighton Hill | 605 | 56.5 | -64% |
| Popley | 1,169 | 86.7 | -45% |
| Basing & Upton Grey | 345 | 34.4 | -78% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 503 | 70.4 | -55% |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | 1,005 | 75.4 | -52% |
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 Eastrop & Grove over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 348 |
| On or near Jays Close | 145 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 135 |
| On or near Parking Area | 87 |
| On or near Eastrop Way | 44 |
| On or near Basingstoke Bus Station | 43 |
| On or near Elbow Corner | 43 |
| On or near Seal Road | 41 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 37 |
| On or near Lennox Road | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eastrop & Grove 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 | 511 | 31.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 418 | 25.6% |
| Not recorded | 191 | 11.7% |
| Under investigation | 134 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 106 | 6.5% |
| Local resolution | 102 | 6.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 88 | 5.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 28 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% |
Eastrop & Grove has an estimated population of 10,370. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eastrop & Grove sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Eastrop & Grove |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% |
| Private rented homes | 25.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Eastrop & Grove a safe place to live?
Eastrop & Grove recorded 157.7 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 Eastrop & Grove?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 592 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (225).
Is crime in Eastrop & Grove going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eastrop & Grove was up 7% on the year before: 1,635 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,524 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Eastrop & Grove?
Eastrop & Grove 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 Eastrop & Grove. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.