Crime in Kempshott & Buckskin: statistics, rates and trends
456 crimes were recorded in Kempshott & Buckskin in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kempshott & Buckskin
- Questions about crime in Kempshott & Buckskin
- About this data
456 crimes were recorded in Kempshott & Buckskin in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 214 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kempshott & Buckskin has the 3,342nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kempshott & Buckskin | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 456 | 13,432 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.8 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,646 | 193,110 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kempshott & Buckskin was highest in the year to July 2020 (748 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (456). Over the whole period it fell 36%, 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 | 456 | 42.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 460 | 43.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 563 | 52.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 626 | 58.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 632 | 59.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 701 | 65.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 748 | 70.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 585 | 55.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 709 | 66.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kempshott & Buckskin 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 falls were in public order (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 214 | 20.1 | 0.59 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 6.2 | 0.40 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 3.1 | 0.46 | -8% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.9 | 0.46 | +138% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.6 | 0.32 | +460% |
| Public order | 26 | 2.4 | 0.37 | -40% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.5 | 0.42 | +14% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.1 | 0.34 | +71% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.0 | 0.21 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 0.77 | +300% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 0.27 | -65% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.34 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kempshott & Buckskin
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kempshott & Buckskin recorded 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 46.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kempshott & Buckskin
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kempshott & Buckskin recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kempshott & Buckskin
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kempshott & Buckskin recorded 33 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 8% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kempshott & Buckskin
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kempshott & Buckskin recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 138% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kempshott & Buckskin
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kempshott & Buckskin recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 460% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kempshott & Buckskin
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kempshott & Buckskin recorded 26 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 40% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kempshott & Buckskin
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kempshott & Buckskin recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kempshott & Buckskin
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kempshott & Buckskin recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kempshott & Buckskin
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kempshott & Buckskin recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kempshott & Buckskin
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kempshott & Buckskin recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kempshott & Buckskin
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kempshott & Buckskin 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 65% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kempshott & Buckskin
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kempshott & Buckskin 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kempshott & Buckskin
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kempshott & Buckskin recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kempshott & Buckskin
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kempshott & Buckskin recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kempshott & Buckskin, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kempshott & Buckskin.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kempshott & Buckskin |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ham | 1,182 | 108.5 | +153% |
| Brighton Hill | 605 | 56.5 | +32% |
| Hatch Warren & Beggarwood | 498 | 50.0 | +17% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 503 | 70.4 | +64% |
| Oakley & The Candovers | 565 | 52.5 | +22% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,697 | 155.6 | +263% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,635 | 157.7 | +268% |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | 1,005 | 75.4 | +76% |
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 Kempshott & Buckskin over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Old Down Close | 32 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Pennine Close | 14 |
| On or near Charnwood Close | 14 |
| On or near Pentland Close | 12 |
| On or near Sperrin Close | 12 |
| On or near Edgehill Close | 12 |
| On or near Cleveland Close | 11 |
| On or near Cotswold Close | 11 |
| On or near Fylingdales Close | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kempshott & Buckskin 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 | 179 | 39.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 23.2% |
| Not recorded | 66 | 14.5% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 4.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
Kempshott & Buckskin has an estimated population of 10,646. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kempshott & Buckskin sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kempshott & Buckskin |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.3% |
| Social rented homes | 17.0% |
| Private rented homes | 7.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Kempshott & Buckskin a safe place to live?
Kempshott & Buckskin recorded 42.8 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 Kempshott & Buckskin?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Kempshott & Buckskin going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kempshott & Buckskin was almost unchanged on the year before: 456 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 460 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kempshott & Buckskin?
Kempshott & Buckskin 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 Kempshott & Buckskin. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.