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 March 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oakley & The Candovers crime rate of 14.60 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Oakley & The Candovers Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchid Road with total crimes: 9
  • Litton Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • The Coach Road with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Oakley & The Candovers has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 14.60 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Basingstoke and Deane)CrimesRank (Basingstoke and Deane)CrimesRank (Basingstoke and Deane)
Brookvale & Kings Furlong153 11,857 11,920 1
Eastrop & Grove127 21,486 21,507 2
South Ham115 31,349 31,251 3
Norden108 41,290 51,058 4
Popley93 51,307 41,013 5
Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst62 71,000 7921 6
Sherborne St John & Rooksdown81 61,084 6874 7
Brighton Hill58 8794 8769 8
Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke35 14649 9488 12
Kempshott & Buckskin38 12540 11568 10
Chineham36 13552 10463 13
Tadley & Pamber44 10391 16347 17
Winklebury & Manydown42 11503 13508 11
Evingar27 18471 14390 14
Basing & Upton Grey34 16368 17379 15
Hatch Warren & Beggarwood34 15394 15301 18
Bramley29 17338 18365 16

Oakley & The Candovers Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202518
January 202514
December 202421
November 202415
October 202415
September 202416
August 202419
July 20249
June 202436
May 202414
April 202413

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 202410
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
October 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Orchid Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Litton Gardens (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Coach Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Chapel Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Lyde Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Church Acre (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Glamis Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Summer Down Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Fox Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Hunters Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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