Crime in Kempshott & Buckskin: statistics, rates and trends
483 crimes were recorded in Kempshott & Buckskin in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kempshott & Buckskin at a glance
- Crime trends in Kempshott & Buckskin
- Types of crime in Kempshott & Buckskin
- Kempshott & Buckskin compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kempshott & Buckskin
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kempshott & Buckskin
- Demographics of Kempshott & Buckskin
- Questions about crime in Kempshott & Buckskin
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (211), anti-social behaviour (74) and criminal damage and arson (37) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,225th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Kempshott & Buckskin | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 483 | 13,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.4 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,646 | 193,110 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kempshott & Buckskin peaked in the year to August 2020 (744 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (456). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 483 | 45.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 456 | 42.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 549 | 51.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 607 | 57.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 645 | 60.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 698 | 65.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 744 | 69.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 596 | 56.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 693 | 65.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (63% below) and public order (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 62 to 74, while public order fell from 44 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 211 | 19.8 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 7.0 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 3.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 30 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Kempshott & Buckskin.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kempshott & Buckskin |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ham | 1,188 | 109.0 | +140% |
| Brighton Hill | 640 | 59.8 | +32% |
| Hatch Warren & Beggarwood | 499 | 50.1 | +11% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 506 | 70.8 | +56% |
| Oakley & The Candovers | 572 | 53.1 | +17% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,720 | 157.7 | +248% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,627 | 156.9 | +246% |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | 1,018 | 76.4 | +68% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Kempshott & Buckskin over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Old Down Close” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Old Down Close | 39 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Fylingdales Close | 18 |
| On or near Charnwood Close | 16 |
| On or near Campsie Close | 15 |
| On or near Sperrin Close | 15 |
| On or near Edgehill Close | 13 |
| On or near Pennine Close | 12 |
| On or near Berwyn Close | 11 |
| On or near Cleveland Close | 11 |
Of the 409 crimes in Kempshott & Buckskin with a recorded outcome, 26% 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 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 187 | 45.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 25.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Kempshott & Buckskin has an estimated population of 10,646 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (7.7%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kempshott & Buckskin average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kempshott & Buckskin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kempshott & Buckskin a safe place to live?
Kempshott & Buckskin recorded 45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,225th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kempshott & Buckskin?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 211 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Kempshott & Buckskin going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kempshott & Buckskin was up 6% on the year before: 483 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 456 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kempshott & Buckskin?
About 10,646 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kempshott & Buckskin?
Kempshott & Buckskin 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.