Crime Rates at Merryweather Way, Basingstoke, RG24 9FN

Merryweather Way area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Chineham , and the 144th 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 Merryweather Way (RG24 9FN) in the last 12 months was 22.4 per 1,000 residents and was 55.1% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -38.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 102.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Merryweather Way (RG24 9FN), the main crime hotspot is near Ilsley Road. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.