Crime in Four Marks: statistics, rates and trends
154 crimes were recorded in Four Marks in the 12 months to August 2026, 26.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Four Marks
- Questions about crime in Four Marks
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (67), anti-social behaviour (18) and shoplifting (15) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,384th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Four Marks | East Hampshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 154 | 6,149 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 26.0 | 47.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -30% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,933 | 129,975 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Four Marks of any year here (154 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 154 | 26.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 220 | 37.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 173 | 29.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 184 | 31.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 241 | 40.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 201 | 33.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 277 | 46.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 195 | 32.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 223 | 37.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (67% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 11.3 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 3.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Four Marks.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Four Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton (East Hampshire) | 1,105 | 59.6 | +130% |
| Bordon | 713 | 67.3 | +159% |
| Liss | 235 | 36.1 | +39% |
| Petersfield | 1,010 | 63.2 | +144% |
| Headley Down and Headley | 220 | 39.2 | +51% |
| Odiham | 158 | 29.2 | +12% |
| Liphook | 401 | 48.4 | +86% |
| Basingstoke | 10,559 | 87.4 | +237% |
Four Marks & Medstead is the one area listed within Four Marks, with 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Marks & Medstead | Neighbourhood | 7,832 | 205 | 26.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Four Marks over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Belmont Drive”, “Chaffinch Road” and “Goldcrest Way” (9 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Belmont Drive | 9 |
| On or near Chaffinch Road | 9 |
| On or near Goldcrest Way | 9 |
| On or near Hazel Road | 7 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Prince'S Place | 7 |
| On or near Miller Drive | 6 |
| On or near Bogmoor Close | 5 |
| On or near Willis Lane | 5 |
| On or near Windmill Fields | 5 |
Of the 136 crimes in Four Marks with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 18 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 45 | 33.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 43 | 31.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 8.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 3.7% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
Four Marks has an estimated population of 5,933 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.3%, against 23.3%), less private renting (7.5%, against 20.3%) and less social housing (7.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Four Marks average decile 9.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Four Marks | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Four Marks a safe place to live?
Four Marks recorded 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,384th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Four Marks?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 67 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (18).
Is crime in Four Marks going up or down?
Recorded crime in Four Marks was down 30% on the year before: 154 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 220 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Four Marks?
About 5,933 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Four Marks?
Four Marks 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.