Crime in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood: statistics, rates and trends
499 crimes were recorded in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
- Types of crime in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
- Hatch Warren & Beggarwood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
- Demographics of Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
- Questions about crime in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (219), anti-social behaviour (88) and shoplifting (52) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,021st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hatch Warren & Beggarwood | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 499 | 13,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.1 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,951 | 193,110 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood of any year here (499 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 499 | 50.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 438 | 44.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 328 | 33.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 332 | 33.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 386 | 38.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 365 | 36.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 386 | 38.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 373 | 37.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 400 | 40.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (69% below) and public order (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 53 to 88 and violence and sexual offences rose from 185 to 219, while shoplifting fell from 65 to 52 and public order fell from 31 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 219 | 22.0 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 8.8 | 15.4 | +66% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 5.2 | 8.5 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Public order | 26 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.0 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hatch Warren & Beggarwood; the highest is Brookvale & Kings Furlong (157.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Kempshott & Buckskin (45.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hatch Warren & Beggarwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Hill | 640 | 59.8 | +19% |
| Kempshott & Buckskin | 483 | 45.4 | -10% |
| Oakley & The Candovers | 572 | 53.1 | +6% |
| South Ham | 1,188 | 109.0 | +117% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 506 | 70.8 | +41% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,720 | 157.7 | +214% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,627 | 156.9 | +213% |
| Norden | 1,137 | 101.1 | +102% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (100).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 100 |
| On or near Squirrel Drive | 54 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 40 |
| On or near Majestic Road | 16 |
| On or near Blunt Road | 15 |
| On or near Candover Court | 14 |
| On or near Ferndown Close | 12 |
| On or near Stableford View | 12 |
| On or near Terry Close | 12 |
| On or near Herriard Place | 11 |
Of the 411 crimes in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% 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 | 182 | 44.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 129 | 31.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Hatch Warren & Beggarwood has an estimated population of 9,951 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.5%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.8%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (7.4%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hatch Warren & Beggarwood average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hatch Warren & Beggarwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 74.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hatch Warren & Beggarwood a safe place to live?
Hatch Warren & Beggarwood recorded 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,021st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 219 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (88).
Is crime in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood was up 14% on the year before: 499 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 438 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hatch Warren & Beggarwood?
About 9,951 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hatch Warren & Beggarwood?
Hatch Warren & Beggarwood 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.