Oakley Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded a crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents in June 2025, placing it 67.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the national picture. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.3% of all incidents (5 cases), followed by public order (20.0%) and theft from the person (13.3%). These figures align with the area’s character as a built-up area within a larger administrative region, where low crime rates are consistent with suburban or semi-rural settings. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the longest days—may have influenced patterns. For instance, the lower rate of violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average (2.9 per 1,000) could reflect the area’s lower population density or reduced nightlife activity. However, the sharp rise in theft from the person, which is 167% above the UK average, suggests localized vulnerabilities, tied to transient populations or specific events. The overall crime profile remains heavily skewed toward property-related offences, with violent crime contributing less than a third of total incidents. This balance may be influenced by the area’s infrastructure, such as the presence of retail spaces or residential zones with lower foot traffic. While causal explanations, the low crime rate and seasonal context likely contribute to the area’s comparatively safe environment.

June 2025 saw a dramatic 100% increase in theft from the person, with two incidents reported compared to none in May. This spike, though still below the UK average for theft from the person (0.1 per 1,000), highlights a shift in crime focus. Concurrently, vehicle crime also rose by 100%, with one incident reported for the first time this year. Public order offences increased by 50%, reflecting a rise from two to three incidents. This contrasts sharply with the 54.5% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 11 to 5 cases—a significant decline. Oakley’s rate for theft from the person is 167% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect local dynamics such as transient populations or specific community events. The overall crime mix shifted toward property-related offences, though violent crime remained below the UK average by 69%. These trends suggest a combination of seasonal and localized factors influencing crime patterns.

Oakley’s crime rate in June 2025 (2.6 per 1,000 residents) marks a 34.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.1 per 1,000. This decline places the area well below the UK average, which stood at 8.1 per 1,000 for the same period. Over the course of June, the daily crime count averaged zero incidents, a figure that underscores the area’s low-level crime environment. On a monthly basis, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 378 residents, a statistic that highlights the relatively sparse nature of criminal activity in Oakley. This low frequency contrasts sharply with the UK average, where residents face a significantly higher likelihood of encountering crime. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that Oakley’s residents are exposed to crime at a fraction of the national rate, a trend consistent with the area’s broader safety profile. The shift in crime patterns may reflect seasonal factors, such as the start of summer and increased tourism.