Total Crime Rate
14.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Smithy area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bramley , and the 76th 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 The Smithy (RG26 5AY) in the last 12 months was 14.0 per 1,000 residents and was 57.6% lower than the Bramley average (33.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Smithy (RG26 5AY), the main crime hotspot is near Beckett Gardens. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bramley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beckett Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Osler Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Osler Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Marguerite Close | — |
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