Crime Rates at Challis Close, Basingstoke, RG22 6NA

Challis Close area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Kempshott & Buckskin , and the 158th 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 Challis Close (RG22 6NA) in the last 12 months was 24.4 per 1,000 residents and was 50.4% 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 4 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 ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 20.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Challis Close (RG22 6NA), the main crime hotspot is near St Lukes Close. Police recorded 46 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.