Crime in Eastrop & Grove: statistics, rates and trends
1,627 crimes were recorded in Eastrop & Grove in the 12 months to August 2026, 156.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Eastrop & Grove
- Questions about crime in Eastrop & Grove
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (524), shoplifting (236) and anti-social behaviour (208) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 380th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Eastrop & Grove | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,627 | 13,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 156.9 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,370 | 193,110 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Eastrop & Grove peaked in the year to August 2018 (2,504 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,414). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,627 | 156.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,534 | 147.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,414 | 136.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,538 | 148.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,909 | 184.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,547 | 149.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,932 | 186.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,950 | 188.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,504 | 241.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 118 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Eastrop & Grove recorded notably more shoplifting (2.7 times the national rate), drugs (2.7 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (2.4 times the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 108 to 161 and drugs rose from 70 to 90, while possession of weapons fell from 31 to 24 and burglary fell from 49 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 524 | 50.5 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 236 | 22.8 | 8.5 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 208 | 20.1 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 161 | 15.5 | 6.7 | +49% |
| Public order | 143 | 13.8 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Drugs | 90 | 8.7 | 3.3 | +29% |
| Other theft | 80 | 7.7 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 4.5 | 5.0 | +12% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -20% |
| Other crime | 31 | 3.0 | 2.1 | +7% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 2.3 | 1.0 | -23% |
| Robbery | 22 | 2.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Eastrop & Grove; the highest is Brookvale & Kings Furlong (157.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Basing & Upton Grey (35.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eastrop & Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,720 | 157.7 | +1% |
| Norden | 1,137 | 101.1 | -36% |
| South Ham | 1,188 | 109.0 | -31% |
| Brighton Hill | 640 | 59.8 | -62% |
| Popley | 1,180 | 87.5 | -44% |
| Basing & Upton Grey | 352 | 35.1 | -78% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 506 | 70.8 | -55% |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | 1,018 | 76.4 | -51% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Eastrop & Grove over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (320).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 320 |
| On or near Jays Close | 141 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 136 |
| On or near Parking Area | 91 |
| On or near Eastrop Way | 47 |
| On or near Basingstoke Bus Station | 44 |
| On or near Elbow Corner | 41 |
| On or near White Hart Lane | 39 |
| On or near Lennox Road | 38 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
Of the 1,419 crimes in Eastrop & Grove with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 208 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 528 | 37.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 416 | 29.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 109 | 7.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 97 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 23 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Eastrop & Grove has an estimated population of 10,370 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%), more private renting (26%, against 20%) and fewer children (14%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eastrop & Grove average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Eastrop & Grove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eastrop & Grove a safe place to live?
Eastrop & Grove recorded 156.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 380th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Eastrop & Grove?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 524 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (236).
Is crime in Eastrop & Grove going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eastrop & Grove was up 6% on the year before: 1,627 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,534 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eastrop & Grove?
About 10,370 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eastrop & Grove?
Eastrop & Grove 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.