Crime in Evingar: statistics, rates and trends

341 crimes were recorded in Evingar in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.

341 crimes were recorded in Evingar in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 136 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Evingar has the 3,549th highest crime rate.

MeasureEvingarBasingstoke and DeaneEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 202634113,4325,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents37.069.696.4
Change on previous 12 months-15%-2%-1%
Population9,213193,11058,797,018

Recorded crime in Evingar was highest in the year to July 2022 (415 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (285). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 202634137.096.4
Year to July 202540243.697.1
Year to July 202438341.697.7
Year to July 202337140.35.2
Year to July 202241545.0101.3
Year to July 202130933.5102.1
Year to July 202031834.5101.9
Year to July 201937540.7101.5
Year to July 201828530.9100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202631
June 202638
May 202629
April 202623
March 202623
February 202625
January 202629
December 202530
November 202530
October 202531
September 202522
August 202530

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Evingar 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 burglary.

The largest increases were in other theft (+41%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-64%) and anti-social behaviour (-44%).

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences13614.80.43+5%
Burglary444.81.35-8%
Anti-social behaviour384.10.27-44%
Other theft313.40.53+41%
Criminal damage and arson272.90.43-43%
Public order252.70.41-11%
Vehicle crime161.70.35-64%
Other crime80.90.41-20%
Bicycle theft60.70.79n/a
Possession of weapons60.70.67n/a
Drugs30.30.10-25%
Shoplifting10.10.01n/a

Violence and sexual offences in Evingar

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Evingar recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 39.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Evingar

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Evingar recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Evingar

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Evingar recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Evingar

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Evingar recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Evingar

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Evingar recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Evingar

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Evingar recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Evingar

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Evingar recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Evingar

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Evingar recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Evingar

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Evingar recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Evingar

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Evingar recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Evingar

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Evingar recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Evingar

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Evingar recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Evingar, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Evingar.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Evingar
Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst55148.8+32%
Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke47841.5+12%
Tadley & Pamber39736.4-2%
Oakley & The Candovers56552.5+42%
Winklebury & Manydown50370.4+90%
Kempshott & Buckskin45642.8+16%
Sherborne St John & Rooksdown1,00575.4+104%
South Ham1,182108.5+193%

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 Evingar over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Park/Open Space30
On or near Parking Area30
On or near Woodlands19
On or near Tot Hill Services15
On or near Heathlands11
On or near Eagle Road9
On or near Goshawk Road9
On or near Osprey Close8
On or near Copnor Close8
On or near Paddock End8

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Evingar 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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Investigation complete; no suspect identified13238.7%
Unable to prosecute suspect11132.6%
Not recorded3811.1%
Under investigation257.3%
Local resolution144.1%
Status update unavailable113.2%
Action to be taken by another organisation61.8%
Awaiting court outcome20.6%
Offender given a caution10.3%
Further investigation is not in the public interest10.3%

Evingar has an estimated population of 9,213. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Evingar sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureEvingar
Aged 0 to 1517.4%
Aged 16 to 6457.3%
Aged 65 and over25.3%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage72.7%
Social rented homes13.0%
Private rented homes14.3%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)6.9

Is Evingar a safe place to live?

Evingar recorded 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Evingar?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by burglary (44).

Is crime in Evingar going up or down?

Recorded crime in Evingar was down 15% on the year before: 341 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 402 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Evingar?

Evingar 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 Evingar. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.

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