Total Crime Rate
21.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
5.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Birch Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Tadley & Pamber , and the 138th lowest crime rate of 574 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 Birch Road (RG26 4QT) in the last 12 months was 21.5 per 1,000 residents and was 38.3% lower than the Tadley & Pamber average (34.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violent crimes ( -77.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -77.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -82.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Birch Road (RG26 4QT), the main crime hotspot is near Hangar Road. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | O'Bee Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Pinks Lane | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Heather Drive | Under investigation |
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