Total Crime Rate
18.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Breadels Field area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood , and the 110th 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 Breadels Field (RG22 4RZ) in the last 12 months was 18.5 per 1,000 residents and was 57.6% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 9.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 8.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Breadels Field (RG22 4RZ), the main crime hotspot is near Belfry Square. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hatch Warren & Beggarwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arcadia Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Camford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Old Beggarwood Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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