Overton Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Overton (Basingstoke and Deane), the crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents in October 2023 translates to a daily risk that is lower than the UK average of 8.0. This figure, 62.5% below the national benchmark, suggests that the built-up area maintains a relatively safe environment for its 5,293 residents. The most prevalent offences in October were criminal damage and arson, accounting for 31.3% of all reported crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences (25.0%) and burglary (12.5%). These patterns may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings in October, which could contribute to increased incidents of vandalism or arson. The lower-than-average rates of violent crime—70% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences—may reflect Overton’s character as a smaller, less densely populated area with fewer high-risk environments compared to larger urban centres. However, the rate of criminal damage and arson being 43% above the UK average raises questions about local vulnerabilities, such as targeted property damage in specific areas. The month’s context—clocks going back and Halloween—may have played a role in these patterns, with increased activity during darker evenings contributing to the rise in certain offences. Overall, the data illustrates a crime profile shaped by both local conditions and broader seasonal trends, offering insights into how residents might perceive and navigate safety in their community.

October 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime and 'other crime' both doubling from zero to one incident each—a 100% increase. This surge may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic during Halloween or changes in vehicle usage as daylight hours shrink. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 33.3%, possibly linked to reduced public gatherings during the month. The breakdown of crime types also reveals stark contrasts with UK averages: criminal damage and arson, the most common offence, occurred at a rate 43% above the national average. This could indicate local vulnerabilities, such as targeted vandalism in specific areas. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences were 70% below the UK average, a disparity that may stem from Overton’s demographics or the absence of high-risk environments like late-night entertainment venues. These variations highlight how local conditions—whether geographic, social, or economic—can shape crime profiles distinct from national trends.

Overton’s crime rate in October 2023 fell to 3.0 per 1,000 residents, marking an 11.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.4. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced crime activity in the built-up area, though the rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the month, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in Overton compared to national benchmarks. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 331 residents—a statistic that, while seemingly high in absolute terms, reflects the small population of 5,293 and the overall low crime environment. This context is critical for residents: even with the slight month-on-month drop, the area’s crime rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community cohesion or policing strategies—may contribute to sustained safety levels. The 1-in-331 figure, while illustrative of exposure, does not imply a high risk of personal victimisation, as most crimes are non-violent and often property-related.