Crime in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke: statistics, rates and trends
507 crimes were recorded in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke at a glance
- Crime trends in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke
- Types of crime in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke
- Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke
- Demographics of Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke
- Questions about crime in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (240), anti-social behaviour (51) and criminal damage and arson (45) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,294th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 507 | 13,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.0 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,522 | 193,110 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke peaked in the year to August 2022 (662 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (443). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 507 | 44.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 494 | 42.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 550 | 47.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 491 | 42.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 662 | 57.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 530 | 46.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 487 | 42.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 443 | 38.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 495 | 43.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 56 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (76% below) and anti-social behaviour (71% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 21 to 31, while criminal damage and arson fell from 68 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 240 | 20.8 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 4.4 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.7 | 3.6 | +48% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.7 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke; the highest is South Ham (109.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Evingar (36.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley & The Candovers | 572 | 53.1 | +21% |
| Kempshott & Buckskin | 483 | 45.4 | +3% |
| Evingar | 337 | 36.6 | -17% |
| Hatch Warren & Beggarwood | 499 | 50.1 | +14% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 506 | 70.8 | +61% |
| South Ham | 1,188 | 109.0 | +148% |
| Brighton Hill | 640 | 59.8 | +36% |
| Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst | 547 | 48.5 | +10% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near The Rookery | 23 |
| On or near London Road | 17 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 17 |
| On or near Watch Lane | 16 |
| On or near Hilltop Road | 14 |
| On or near Bere Hill | 13 |
| On or near Observer Point Road | 13 |
| On or near Winchester Street | 12 |
Of the 456 crimes in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 202 | 44.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 144 | 31.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke has an estimated population of 11,522 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke a safe place to live?
Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke recorded 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,294th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 240 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (51).
Is crime in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke was up 3% on the year before: 507 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 494 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke?
About 11,522 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke?
Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke 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.