Based on April 2026 Police data, Basingstoke (RG23) recorded the lowest crime rate in Basingstoke, with 35 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Basingstoke (RG21) recorded 373 crimes in the same period — more than 10x the crime count of the safest area. The 4 postcode areas analysed in Basingstoke span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Basingstoke (RG23) is the safest area in Basingstoke, recording 35 crimes — 83% fewer than the average across the 4 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Basingstoke (RG21) recorded the most crime in Basingstoke in April 2026, with 373 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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