Operated by: Hampshire Constabulary
http://www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/my-neighbourhood/basingstoke/basingstoke-town/basingstoke-centre/The town centre beat comprises of Eastrop, BlackDam and the Town Centre.
Festival Place is one of the largest in-town shopping centres in England. There are over 160 shops including Marks and Spencers, BHS and Debenhams. Festival Square is the restaurant area and it also has a Vue Cinema and is linked to the bus station. There is a large nightclub at the southern end of the bus station.
The Malls dates back to the 1960s and has not changed much. Since Allders closed and Festival Place opened it continued to decline. However, Primark has since opened boosting foot traffic.
The Top of Town is the original town centre, and dates back to the 1830s. It is a lot quieter than the newer shopping centre, consisting mainly of pubs, eateries, banks and estate agents. It still has a weekly farmers market every Wednesday.
There are three residential areas, Church Square, Crown Heights and Victory Hill, two churches, a mainline railway and a few large organisation''s.
Contact Details
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 101
Website: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/area/your-area/local-policing-team-contact/contact-your-local-policing-team/
Current Priorities
Issue
Tackling anti-social behaviour hot spots
Action
we will continue to identify and increase visible patrols in areas that have been raised as ASB concerns. We will work with statutory partners to problem solve and address the issues.
Issue
Tackling urban crime – in particular shoplifting
Action
We will work closely with businesses and communities to identify crime trends and series and then tackle and problem solve in partnership
Issue
Keeping town centres safe
Action
We will increase visibility and police action to tackle crime and disorder in identified town centres across the summer months
Upcoming Events
Beat surgery / Drop in
Come and chat to the team in person
Where: Basingstoke Town Centre - Location will be advertised via social media on the date
When: 21 September 2025 at 12:00 - 21 September 2025 at 14:00
Beat surgery / Drop in
Come and chat to the team
Where: Basingstoke Town Centre - Location will be advertised via social media on the date
When: 28 September 2025 at 14:00 - 28 September 2025 at 16:00
Beat surgery / Drop in
Come and chat to the team
Where: Basingstoke Town Centre - Location will be advertised via social media on the date
When: 13 October 2025 at 15:00 - 13 October 2025 at 17:00
Beat surgery / Drop in
Come and chat to the team in person
Where: Basingstoke Town Centre - Location will be advertised via social media on the date
When: 19 October 2025 at 12:00 - 19 October 2025 at 14:00
Beat surgery / Drop in
Come and chat to the team in person
Where: Basingstoke Town Centre - Location will be advertised via social media on the date
When: 26 October 2025 at 15:00 - 26 October 2025 at 17:00