Crime in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane: statistics, rates and trends
1,173 crimes were recorded in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane at a glance
- Crime trends in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
- Types of crime in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
- Norden, Basingstoke and Deane compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
- What happened after crimes were reported in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
- Population and deprivation in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
- Questions about crime in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
- About this data
1,173 crimes were recorded in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 597 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Norden, Basingstoke and Deane has the 1,139th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Norden, Basingstoke and Deane | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,173 | 13,432 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.3 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,247 | 193,110 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,286 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,143). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 1,173 | 104.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,247 | 110.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,155 | 102.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,286 | 114.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,285 | 114.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,220 | 108.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,285 | 114.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,143 | 101.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,228 | 109.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 96 |
| May 2026 | 102 |
| April 2026 | 93 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 96 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 83 |
| October 2025 | 90 |
| September 2025 | 108 |
| August 2025 | 139 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+18%). The largest falls were in burglary (-55%) and shoplifting (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 597 | 53.1 | 1.55 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 152 | 13.5 | 0.88 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 100 | 8.9 | 1.31 | -12% |
| Public order | 93 | 8.3 | 1.24 | -14% |
| Other theft | 69 | 6.1 | 0.96 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 3.0 | 0.61 | -35% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.4 | 0.73 | -29% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.2 | 0.63 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 2.0 | 2.11 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.6 | 0.19 | -40% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.5 | 0.72 | -23% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 0.53 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 0.37 | -22% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -73% |
Violence and sexual offences in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Norden, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 597 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 50.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Norden, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Norden, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Norden, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Norden, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Norden, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Norden, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Norden, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Norden, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Norden, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Norden, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Norden, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Norden, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Norden, Basingstoke and Deane 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 down 73% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Norden, Basingstoke and Deane, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Norden, Basingstoke and Deane.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norden, Basingstoke and Deane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popley | 1,169 | 86.7 | -17% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,697 | 155.6 | +49% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,635 | 157.7 | +51% |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | 1,005 | 75.4 | -28% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 503 | 70.4 | -32% |
| South Ham | 1,182 | 108.5 | +4% |
| Chineham | 486 | 46.4 | -56% |
| Basing & Upton Grey | 345 | 34.4 | -67% |
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 Norden, Basingstoke and Deane over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Basingstoke | 52 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 50 |
| On or near Spindle Close | 40 |
| On or near Len Smart Court | 36 |
| On or near John Liddell Way | 34 |
| On or near Knights Park Road | 32 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Osborne Close | 30 |
| On or near Lancaster Road | 30 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Walk | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane 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 | 434 | 37.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 310 | 26.4% |
| Not recorded | 152 | 13.0% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 7.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 85 | 7.2% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
Norden, Basingstoke and Deane has an estimated population of 11,247. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Norden, Basingstoke and Deane |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.7% |
| Social rented homes | 34.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Norden, Basingstoke and Deane a safe place to live?
Norden, Basingstoke and Deane recorded 104.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Norden, Basingstoke and Deane?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 597 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (152).
Is crime in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane was down 6% on the year before: 1,173 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,247 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Norden, Basingstoke and Deane?
Norden, Basingstoke and Deane 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 Norden, Basingstoke and Deane. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.