Crime in Popley: statistics, rates and trends
1,180 crimes were recorded in Popley in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (515), anti-social behaviour (149) and shoplifting (124) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,585th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Popley | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,180 | 13,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.5 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,490 | 193,110 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Popley peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,392 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,105). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,180 | 87.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,105 | 81.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,173 | 87.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,221 | 90.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,333 | 98.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,253 | 92.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,286 | 95.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,175 | 87.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,392 | 103.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 105 |
| July 2026 | 106 |
| June 2026 | 127 |
| May 2026 | 110 |
| April 2026 | 96 |
| March 2026 | 115 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 90 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 93 |
| September 2025 | 90 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (46% below) and vehicle crime (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 60 to 109 and vehicle crime rose from 22 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 515 | 38.2 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 149 | 11.0 | 15.4 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 124 | 9.2 | 8.5 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 109 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +82% |
| Public order | 76 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Other theft | 64 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 2.8 | 5.0 | +73% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.1 | 3.6 | +45% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.8 | 3.3 | +14% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Popley; the highest is Brookvale & Kings Furlong (157.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Basing & Upton Grey (35.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Popley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norden | 1,137 | 101.1 | +16% |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | 1,018 | 76.4 | -13% |
| Chineham | 473 | 45.2 | -48% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,720 | 157.7 | +80% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,627 | 156.9 | +79% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 506 | 70.8 | -19% |
| Basing & Upton Grey | 352 | 35.1 | -60% |
| South Ham | 1,188 | 109.0 | +25% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Popley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Browning Close” (106).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Browning Close | 106 |
| On or near Montserrat Place | 53 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Abbey Road | 46 |
| On or near Tewkesbury Close | 46 |
| On or near Penton Way | 45 |
| On or near Glastonbury Close | 36 |
| On or near Tintern Close | 34 |
| On or near Lawrence Close | 31 |
| On or near Mauritius Close | 31 |
Of the 1,031 crimes in Popley with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 149 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 475 | 46.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 290 | 28.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Popley has an estimated population of 13,490 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (32%, against 17%), a younger population (9.1%, against 18.9%) and fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Popley average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Popley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Popley a safe place to live?
Popley recorded 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,585th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Popley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 515 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (149).
Is crime in Popley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Popley was up 7% on the year before: 1,180 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,105 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Popley?
About 13,490 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Popley?
Popley 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.