Crime in South Ham: statistics, rates and trends
1,188 crimes were recorded in South Ham in the 12 months to August 2026, 109.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in South Ham at a glance
- Crime trends in South Ham
- Types of crime in South Ham
- South Ham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Ham
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Ham
- Demographics of South Ham
- Questions about crime in South Ham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (468), anti-social behaviour (196) and criminal damage and arson (86) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,029th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | South Ham | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,188 | 13,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.0 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,899 | 193,110 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in South Ham peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,443 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,153). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,188 | 109.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,244 | 114.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,286 | 118.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,175 | 107.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,271 | 116.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,153 | 105.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,272 | 116.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,286 | 118.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,443 | 132.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 109 |
| July 2026 | 101 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 150 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 108 |
| February 2026 | 95 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 103 |
Compared with England and Wales, South Ham recorded notably more burglary (83% above the national rate), other crime (26% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (25% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (34% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 59 to 85 and burglary rose from 57 to 71, while public order fell from 109 to 84.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 468 | 42.9 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 196 | 18.0 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 7.9 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 85 | 7.8 | 8.5 | +44% |
| Public order | 84 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Burglary | 71 | 6.5 | 3.6 | +25% |
| Other theft | 63 | 5.8 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.8 | 3.3 | -3% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than South Ham; the highest is Brookvale & Kings Furlong (157.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Kempshott & Buckskin (45.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Ham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Hill | 640 | 59.8 | -45% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 506 | 70.8 | -35% |
| Kempshott & Buckskin | 483 | 45.4 | -58% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,720 | 157.7 | +45% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,627 | 156.9 | +44% |
| Hatch Warren & Beggarwood | 499 | 50.1 | -54% |
| Norden | 1,137 | 101.1 | -7% |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | 1,018 | 76.4 | -30% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in South Ham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (96).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 96 |
| On or near Parking Area | 62 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 58 |
| On or near Margaret Road | 51 |
| On or near St Lukes Close | 51 |
| On or near Morse Road | 40 |
| On or near Paddock Road | 38 |
| On or near St Nicholas Court | 32 |
| On or near Esher Close | 29 |
| On or near St Michael'S Road | 29 |
Of the 992 crimes in South Ham with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 196 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 408 | 41.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 365 | 36.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
South Ham has an estimated population of 10,899 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (36%, against 17%), less private renting (10%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Ham average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | South Ham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 36.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is South Ham a safe place to live?
South Ham recorded 109.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,029th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and other crime.
What is the most common crime in South Ham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 468 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (196).
Is crime in South Ham going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Ham was down 5% on the year before: 1,188 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,244 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Ham?
About 10,899 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Ham?
South Ham 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.