Crime in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane): statistics, rates and trends
251 crimes were recorded in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) at a glance
- Crime trends in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
- Types of crime in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
- Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
- Streets with the most crime in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
- Population and deprivation in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
- Questions about crime in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
- About this data
251 crimes were recorded in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 122 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) has the 1,300th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 251 | 13,432 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.2 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,245 | 193,110 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) was highest in the year to July 2022 (340 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (196). Over the whole period it rose 27%, 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 | 251 | 40.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 267 | 42.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 275 | 44.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 254 | 40.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 340 | 54.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 246 | 39.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 196 | 31.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 210 | 33.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 197 | 31.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 10 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) 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 falls were in vehicle crime (-56%) and criminal damage and arson (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 19.5 | 0.57 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 3.4 | 0.22 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -49% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.0 | 0.48 | +36% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -24% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.2 | 0.63 | +8% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.9 | 0.91 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.8 | 0.36 | -56% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.1 | 0.14 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.82 | +67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.24 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 48.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) | 227 | 43.0 | +7% |
| Andover | 3,760 | 77.5 | +93% |
| Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) | 209 | 36.0 | -10% |
| Kings Worthy | 192 | 36.5 | -9% |
| Basingstoke | 10,495 | 86.8 | +116% |
| Winchester | 4,317 | 82.4 | +105% |
| Newbury | 3,836 | 92.9 | +131% |
| Tadley | 590 | 40.9 | +2% |
1 areas within Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke had the highest rate (41.5 per 1,000) and Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke the lowest (41.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke | Neighbourhood | 11,522 | 478 | 41.5 |
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 Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Rookery | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Bere Hill | 12 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 10 |
| On or near Drury Close | 9 |
| On or near London Road | 9 |
| On or near Winchester Street | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Warwick Close | 8 |
| On or near Fairfield | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) 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 | 91 | 36.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 82 | 32.7% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 13.5% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 8.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.4% |
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) has an estimated population of 6,245. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.4% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) a safe place to live?
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 40.2 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 Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (21).
Is crime in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) was down 6% on the year before: 251 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 267 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)?
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) 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 Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.