Crime in Four Marks: statistics, rates and trends
153 crimes were recorded in Four Marks in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Four Marks at a glance
- Crime trends in Four Marks
- Types of crime in Four Marks
- Four Marks compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Four Marks
- Streets with the most crime in Four Marks
- What happened after crimes were reported in Four Marks
- Population and deprivation in Four Marks
- Questions about crime in Four Marks
- About this data
153 crimes were recorded in Four Marks in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 29% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 74 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Four Marks has the 1,402nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Four Marks | East Hampshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 153 | 6,164 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 25.8 | 47.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -29% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,933 | 129,975 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Four Marks was highest in the year to July 2020 (262 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (153). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 153 | 25.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 216 | 36.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 169 | 28.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 195 | 32.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 238 | 40.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 225 | 37.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 262 | 44.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 203 | 34.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 208 | 35.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 12 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
| August 2025 | 14 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Four Marks 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+10%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-81%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 74 | 12.5 | 0.36 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.5 | 0.31 | +200% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 2.4 | 0.15 | -81% |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.2 | 0.67 | +550% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.7 | 0.25 | -23% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.3 | 0.20 | -43% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.2 | 0.18 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.7 | 0.14 | -73% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.5 | 0.14 | -57% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 0.24 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Four Marks
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Four Marks recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 48.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Four Marks
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Four Marks recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Four Marks
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Four Marks recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 81% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Four Marks
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Four Marks recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 550% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Four Marks
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Four Marks recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Four Marks
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Four Marks recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Four Marks
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Four Marks recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Four Marks
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Four Marks recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Four Marks
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Four Marks recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Four Marks
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Four Marks recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Four Marks
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Four Marks recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Four Marks, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Four Marks.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Four Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton (East Hampshire) | 1,118 | 60.3 | +134% |
| Bordon | 736 | 69.5 | +169% |
| Liss | 239 | 36.7 | +42% |
| Petersfield | 1,010 | 63.2 | +145% |
| Headley Down and Headley | 219 | 39.0 | +51% |
| Odiham | 153 | 28.2 | +10% |
| Liphook | 406 | 49.0 | +90% |
| Basingstoke | 10,495 | 86.8 | +237% |
1 areas within Four Marks, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Four Marks & Medstead had the highest rate (25.8 per 1,000) and Four Marks & Medstead the lowest (25.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Marks & Medstead | Neighbourhood | 7,832 | 202 | 25.8 |
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 Four Marks over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chaffinch Road | 9 |
| On or near Belmont Drive | 8 |
| On or near Goldcrest Way | 8 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 8 |
| On or near Miller Drive | 6 |
| On or near Prince'S Place | 6 |
| On or near Hazel Road | 5 |
| On or near Willis Lane | 5 |
| On or near Windmill Fields | 5 |
| On or near Bogmoor Close | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Four Marks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 47 | 30.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 43 | 28.1% |
| Not recorded | 14 | 9.2% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 8.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 3.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 3.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% |
Four Marks has an estimated population of 5,933. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Four Marks sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Four Marks |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.9% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% |
| Private rented homes | 7.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 |
Is Four Marks a safe place to live?
Four Marks recorded 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Four Marks?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (15).
Is crime in Four Marks going up or down?
Recorded crime in Four Marks was down 29% on the year before: 153 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 216 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Four Marks?
Four Marks 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 Four Marks. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.