Crime Rates at Martins Wood, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8TR

Martins Wood area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Chineham , and the 187th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Martins Wood (RG24 8TR) in the last 12 months was 28.6 per 1,000 residents and was 42.8% lower than the Chineham average (50.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Martins Wood (RG24 8TR), the main crime hotspot is near Ashfield. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.