Crime in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood: statistics, rates and trends
498 crimes were recorded in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
- Questions about crime in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
- About this data
498 crimes were recorded in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 237 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hatch Warren & Beggarwood has the 3,020th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hatch Warren & Beggarwood | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 498 | 13,432 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.0 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,951 | 193,110 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood was highest in the year to July 2026 (498 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (324). Over the whole period it rose 19%, 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 | 498 | 50.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 426 | 42.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 324 | 32.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 325 | 32.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 426 | 42.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 343 | 34.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 390 | 39.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 363 | 36.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 418 | 42.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+51%) and anti-social behaviour (+38%). The largest falls were in public order (-31%) and other theft (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 237 | 23.8 | 0.70 | +51% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 8.0 | 0.52 | +38% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 5.0 | 0.61 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 3.1 | 0.46 | -22% |
| Public order | 24 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -31% |
| Other theft | 16 | 1.6 | 0.25 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.5 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.4 | 0.40 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.9 | 0.93 | +800% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 0.29 | -14% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 0.45 | +0% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.37 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hatch Warren & Beggarwood recorded 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 47.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hatch Warren & Beggarwood recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hatch Warren & Beggarwood recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hatch Warren & Beggarwood recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hatch Warren & Beggarwood recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hatch Warren & Beggarwood recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hatch Warren & Beggarwood recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hatch Warren & Beggarwood recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hatch Warren & Beggarwood recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 800% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hatch Warren & Beggarwood recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hatch Warren & Beggarwood recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hatch Warren & Beggarwood recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hatch Warren & Beggarwood recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hatch Warren & Beggarwood recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hatch Warren & Beggarwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hatch Warren & Beggarwood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hatch Warren & Beggarwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Hill | 605 | 56.5 | +13% |
| Kempshott & Buckskin | 456 | 42.8 | -14% |
| Oakley & The Candovers | 565 | 52.5 | +5% |
| South Ham | 1,182 | 108.5 | +117% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 503 | 70.4 | +41% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,697 | 155.6 | +211% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,635 | 157.7 | +215% |
| Norden | 1,173 | 104.3 | +108% |
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 Hatch Warren & Beggarwood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 98 |
| On or near Squirrel Drive | 53 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 39 |
| On or near Blunt Road | 18 |
| On or near Candover Court | 15 |
| On or near Majestic Road | 15 |
| On or near Terry Close | 14 |
| On or near Herriard Place | 11 |
| On or near Britannia Drive | 11 |
| On or near Oceana Crescent | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 185 | 37.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 122 | 24.5% |
| Not recorded | 80 | 16.1% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Hatch Warren & Beggarwood has an estimated population of 9,951. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hatch Warren & Beggarwood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.3% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 |
Is Hatch Warren & Beggarwood a safe place to live?
Hatch Warren & Beggarwood recorded 50.0 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 Hatch Warren & Beggarwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood was up 17% on the year before: 498 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 426 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hatch Warren & Beggarwood?
Hatch Warren & Beggarwood 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 Hatch Warren & Beggarwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.