Crime in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane): statistics, rates and trends
261 crimes were recorded in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.8 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 (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)
- Demographics of Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
- Questions about crime in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (121), anti-social behaviour (24), criminal damage and arson (21) and other theft (21) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,265th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 261 | 13,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.8 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,245 | 193,110 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) peaked in the year to August 2022 (341 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (200). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 261 | 41.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 254 | 40.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 278 | 44.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 256 | 41.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 341 | 54.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 241 | 38.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 204 | 32.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 200 | 32.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 215 | 34.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (75% below) and criminal damage and arson (50% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 35 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 | 19.4 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 3.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane); the highest is Newbury (92.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) (35.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) | 246 | 46.6 | +12% |
| Andover | 3,796 | 78.2 | +87% |
| Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) | 203 | 35.0 | -16% |
| Kings Worthy | 200 | 38.0 | -9% |
| Basingstoke | 10,559 | 87.4 | +109% |
| Winchester | 4,246 | 81.0 | +94% |
| Newbury | 3,803 | 92.1 | +120% |
| Tadley | 596 | 41.3 | -1% |
Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke is the one area listed within Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane), with 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke | Neighbourhood | 11,522 | 507 | 44.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Rookery” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Rookery | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Bere Hill | 13 |
| On or near Winchester Street | 11 |
| On or near London Road | 10 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 10 |
| On or near Weft Way | 10 |
| On or near Drury Close | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Fairfield | 7 |
Of the 237 crimes in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 103 | 43.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 37.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) has an estimated population of 6,245 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) a safe place to live?
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,265th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 121 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (24).
Is crime in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) was up 3% on the year before: 261 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 254 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)?
About 6,245 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)?
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) 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.