Total Crime Rate
48.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Firecrest Road area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Kempshott & Buckskin , and the 270th highest 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 Firecrest Road (RG22 5UL) in the last 12 months was 48.2 per 1,000 residents and was 1.9% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 125.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 35.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Firecrest Road (RG22 5UL), the main crime hotspot is near Firecrest Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 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 | Saunders Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hedgerow Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hedgerow Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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