Total Crime Rate
17.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Long Grove area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst , and the 102nd 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 Long Grove (RG26 5NU) in the last 12 months was 17.2 per 1,000 residents and was 60.1% lower than the Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst average (43.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 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 ( 25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Long Grove (RG26 5NU), the main crime hotspot is near Pinewood Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Long Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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