Total Crime Rate
37.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Silvester Close area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Basing & Upton Grey , and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Silvester Close (RG21 4HX) in the last 12 months was 37.7 per 1,000 residents and was 2.5% lower than the Basing & Upton Grey average (38.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 26.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Silvester Close (RG21 4HX), the main crime hotspot is near Spindle Close. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Basing & Upton Grey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Spindle Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Taverner Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Regent Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Laurels | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bennet Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bennet Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Silvester Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Silvester Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Martin Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Martin Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Martin Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Martin Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Regent Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Spindle Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bedstone Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bedstone Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Freemantle Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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