Total Crime Rate
19.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodpecker Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Kempshott & Buckskin , and the 113th 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 Woodpecker Close (RG22 5QH) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 60.9% lower than the Kempshott & Buckskin average (49.1 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 Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodpecker Close (RG22 5QH), the main crime hotspot is near Fulmar Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 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 | Public order | Sandpiper Way | Under investigation |
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