Crime in Popley: statistics, rates and trends
1,169 crimes were recorded in Popley in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
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1,169 crimes were recorded in Popley in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 562 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Popley has the 1,610th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Popley | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,169 | 13,432 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.7 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,490 | 193,110 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Popley was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,423 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,118). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 1,169 | 86.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,118 | 82.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,181 | 87.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,227 | 91.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,331 | 98.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,235 | 91.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,306 | 96.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,130 | 83.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,423 | 105.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 94 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Popley 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 possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+45%) and vehicle crime (+28%). The largest falls were in public order (-20%) and other crime (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 562 | 41.7 | 1.22 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 129 | 9.6 | 0.62 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 106 | 7.9 | 1.16 | +45% |
| Shoplifting | 101 | 7.5 | 0.90 | -3% |
| Public order | 70 | 5.2 | 0.78 | -20% |
| Other theft | 61 | 4.5 | 0.71 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 2.7 | 0.56 | +28% |
| Burglary | 25 | 1.9 | 0.52 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.8 | 1.83 | +167% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.7 | 0.52 | -4% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.3 | 0.63 | -14% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 0.44 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.36 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Popley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Popley recorded 562 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 48.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Popley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Popley recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Popley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Popley recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Popley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Popley recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Popley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Popley recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Popley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Popley recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Popley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Popley recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Popley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Popley recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Popley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Popley recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Popley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Popley recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Popley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Popley recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Popley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Popley recorded 8 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 up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Popley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Popley recorded 4 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 20% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Popley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Popley 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 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Popley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Popley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Popley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norden | 1,173 | 104.3 | +20% |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | 1,005 | 75.4 | -13% |
| Chineham | 486 | 46.4 | -46% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,697 | 155.6 | +80% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,635 | 157.7 | +82% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 503 | 70.4 | -19% |
| Basing & Upton Grey | 345 | 34.4 | -60% |
| South Ham | 1,182 | 108.5 | +25% |
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 Popley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Browning Close | 88 |
| On or near Abbey Road | 50 |
| On or near Montserrat Place | 50 |
| On or near Penton Way | 47 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Tewkesbury Close | 42 |
| On or near Glastonbury Close | 36 |
| On or near Mauritius Close | 34 |
| On or near Tintern Close | 33 |
| On or near Lawrence Close | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Popley 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 | 463 | 39.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 296 | 25.3% |
| Not recorded | 129 | 11.0% |
| Under investigation | 103 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
Popley has an estimated population of 13,490. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Popley sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Popley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.8% |
| Social rented homes | 31.7% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Popley a safe place to live?
Popley recorded 86.7 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 Popley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 562 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (129).
Is crime in Popley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Popley was up 5% on the year before: 1,169 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,118 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Popley?
Popley 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 Popley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.