Oakley Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) experienced a crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents in November 2023, placing it 66.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends suggests a unique local context, potentially influenced by the area’s suburban or rural character, where lower population density and community engagement may contribute to reduced crime opportunities. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (5 incidents, 35.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (3 incidents, 21.4%) and criminal damage and arson (2 incidents, 14.3%). These figures align with seasonal patterns, as November’s dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night may heighten risks for violence and anti-social behaviour. However, the absence of major spikes in property crimes—such as burglary, which fell by 50% compared to the previous month—indicates that local factors, such as effective policing or community initiatives, could be playing a role. The low overall rate is also consistent with the area’s likely status as a quieter, less densely populated region compared to major urban centres, where crime rates are typically higher. While direct causal links, the combination of seasonal activity and local demographics likely shapes these patterns, offering a snapshot of a community where crime remains relatively rare but not entirely absent.

November 2023 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories, with shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, and other crime each rising by 100% compared to October. This surge in shoplifting, which moved from zero to one incident, may be linked to Black Friday shopping activity, a period typically associated with increased retail theft. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 50%, dropping from two to one incident, possibly reflecting heightened security measures during the holiday season. While violent crimes and anti-social behaviour remained the most common categories, both were significantly below the UK average: violence and sexual offences were 65% lower, and anti-social behaviour was 52% lower. The lone category exceeding the UK average was ‘other crime,’ which was 54% higher than the national rate. This discrepancy highlights the need for further analysis into what specific activities or circumstances contribute to this outlier category, though no direct links to seasonal factors are evident from the data.

Oakley’s crime rate in November 2023 remained stable at 2.5 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant shifts in overall crime trends during the period. On a daily basis, the area reported approximately 0 crimes per day over the 30-day period, reflecting an exceptionally low frequency of incidents. Monthly exposure calculations show that, across the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 405 residents. Given Oakley’s population of 5,676, this equates to a 1-in-405 chance of being directly affected by a crime. When scaled to the local context, this rate underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national averages, though it’s worth noting that such figures do not account for unreported incidents or variations in policing coverage. The low crime density aligns with the area’s likely suburban or rural character, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime.