Oakley Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) maintained a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 in June 2023, a figure 45.9% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This places the area well within the safer end of the national spectrum. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.5% of all crimes, making them the most common category, while vehicle crime, at 19.2% of total incidents, stood out as a significant outlier. The UK average for vehicle crime is 0.5 per 1,000, compared to Oakley’s 0.9 per 1,000—a 91% disparity that suggests unique local factors at play. Seasonal context may help explain these trends: June marks the start of summer, a period when increased foot traffic and vehicle movement in built-up areas could contribute to higher vehicle-related incidents. However, the area’s overall safety remains evident, with violent crime decreasing by 23.1% compared to the previous month. This contrast between property and violent crime highlights the combination of local dynamics, such as the presence of retail and residential zones that may influence different types of criminal activity. The low overall rate, combined with the sharp focus on specific categories like vehicle crime, indicates that targeted measures could further reduce incidents without compromising the area’s generally secure environment.

June 2023 saw a 150% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This jump, while concerning, contrasts with the 23.1% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 13 to 10. The area’s vehicle crime rate of 0.9 per 1,000 is 91% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, indicating a specific vulnerability in this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by two-thirds, from 3 to 1, reflecting a possible shift in community dynamics or policing efforts. These changes highlight a mixed picture: while violent crime has eased, property-related issues, particularly vehicle crime, have risen sharply. For residents, the surge in vehicle crime may prompt closer attention to parking security and vehicle locks, especially given the area’s built-up nature and potential for summer-related activity.

Oakley’s crime rate in June 2023 rose by 8.3% compared to the previous month, from 4.2 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a slight upward trend, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stood at 8.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, approximately one crime was reported each day in June, reflecting a low but consistent level of activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 218 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area. With a population of 5,676, the local context suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives, though the increase in vehicle crime and criminal damage highlights areas requiring closer attention. These statistics, when viewed through the lens of population size, illustrate that Oakley’s crime profile remains distinct from the broader UK trend, where higher urban density and demographic factors often drive more frequent incidents.