Total Crime Rate
11.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Brackens area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood , and the 61st lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Brackens (RG22 4QU) in the last 12 months was 11.6 per 1,000 residents and was 73.5% lower than the Hatch Warren & Beggarwood average (43.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Brackens (RG22 4QU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Brackens, where police recorded 2 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Highdowns (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hatch Warren & Beggarwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beechwood Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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