Crime Rate in Oakley & The Candovers: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oakley & The Candovers

The total recorded crimes in Oakley & The Candovers, Basingstoke and Deane, UK in May 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oakley & The Candovers crime rate of 16.46 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Oakley & The Candovers, encompassing approximately 3,219 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Oakley & The Candovers Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • The Coach Road with total crimes: 5
  • Woodgarston Lane with total crimes: 3
  • White Clover Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Oakley & The Candovers?

To understand the safety of Oakley & The Candovers, we need to analyze Oakley & The Candovers crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Basingstoke and Deane:

    • In 2024, Oakley & The Candovers demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 534 crimes compared to 828.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Oakley & The Candovers recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

    • In 2023, Oakley & The Candovers had fewer crimes than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 576 crimes compared to 761. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Oakley & The Candovers witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Basingstoke and Deane, Oakley & The Candovers has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Oakley & The Candovers Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Oakley & The Candovers has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 16.46 ranking 8th out of 17 in the Basingstoke and Deane, UK

In 2024, the total Oakley & The Candovers crimes were 534. The crime rate of Oakley & The Candovers in 2024 was 165.84 (year) or 13.82 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oakley & The Candovers were around 576 crimes with yearly crime rate of 178.88 (year) or 14.91 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oakley & The Candovers)CrimesRank (Oakley & The Candovers)CrimesRank (Oakley & The Candovers)
Brookvale & Kings Furlong162 11,857 11,920 1
Eastrop & Grove138 21,486 21,507 2
South Ham121 41,349 31,251 3
Sherborne St John & Rooksdown127 31,084 6874 7
Norden106 51,290 51,058 4
Popley74 71,307 41,013 5
Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst75 61,000 7921 6
Brighton Hill50 10794 8769 8
Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke41 12649 9488 12
Chineham51 9552 10463 13
Kempshott & Buckskin38 13540 11568 10
Winklebury & Manydown49 11503 13508 11
Evingar34 15471 14390 14
Tadley & Pamber36 14391 16347 17
Basing & Upton Grey20 18368 17379 15
Hatch Warren & Beggarwood28 17394 15301 18
Bramley30 16338 18365 16

Oakley & The Candovers Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20243
October 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202528
March 202520
February 202518
January 202514
December 202421
November 202415
October 202415
September 202416
August 202419
July 20249
June 202436
May 202414

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 202410
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 202410
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
October 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Oakley & The Candovers in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Oakley & The Candovers postcode area is presented below.

1. The Coach Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Woodgarston Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. White Clover Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Orchid Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Itchen Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Litton Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Church Acre (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Post Office Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Chapel Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Saunders Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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