Total Crime Rate
36.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Old Kempshott Lane area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Kempshott & Buckskin , and the 244th 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 Old Kempshott Lane (RG22 5EN) in the last 12 months was 36.2 per 1,000 residents and was 26.3% lower than the Kempshott & Buckskin average (49.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , 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 ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 38.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Old Kempshott Lane (RG22 5EN), the main crime hotspot is near Berwyn Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kempshott & Buckskin| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mendip Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Linnet Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dorset Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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