Total Crime Rate
6.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cormorant Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Kempshott & Buckskin , and the 28th 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 Cormorant Close (RG22 5QS) in the last 12 months was 6.5 per 1,000 residents and was 86.8% lower than the Kempshott & Buckskin average (49.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 81.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cormorant Close (RG22 5QS), the main crime hotspot is near Pheasant Close. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 2 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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