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 July 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oakley & The Candovers crime rate of 19.57 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (92.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Oakley & The Candovers Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchid Road with total crimes: 10
  • The Coach Road with total crimes: 6
  • Church Acre 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 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 July 2025 the Oakley & The Candovers has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 19.57 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oakley & The Candovers)CrimesRank (Oakley & The Candovers)CrimesRank (Oakley & The Candovers)
Brookvale & Kings Furlong181 11,857 11,920 1
Eastrop & Grove150 21,486 21,507 2
South Ham122 41,349 31,251 3
Norden125 31,290 51,058 4
Popley91 61,307 41,013 5
Sherborne St John & Rooksdown92 51,084 6874 7
Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst74 71,000 7921 6
Brighton Hill64 8794 8769 8
Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke39 14649 9488 12
Kempshott & Buckskin64 9540 11568 10
Chineham28 16552 10463 13
Winklebury & Manydown55 11503 13508 11
Hatch Warren & Beggarwood46 12394 15301 18
Basing & Upton Grey43 13368 17379 15
Evingar26 17471 14390 14
Bramley31 15338 18365 16
Tadley & Pamber23 18391 16347 17

Oakley & The Candovers Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 202512
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 202410
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202514
May 202521
April 202528
March 202520
February 202518
January 202514
December 202421
November 202415
October 202415
September 202416
August 202419

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 202410
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Oakley & The Candovers in July 2025

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

1. Orchid Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. The Coach Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. Church Acre (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Glamis Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rowan Avenue (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Farleigh Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Petersfield (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Goddards Firs (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Oban Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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