Overton Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 saw Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) record a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 41.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while a 50% increase from March, remains significantly lower than the national benchmark. The most prevalent category was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 41.7% of all crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences (37.5%) and criminal damage and arson (12.5%). The seasonal context of April—marked by the Easter period, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—may contribute to the rise in anti-social behaviour, a category often associated with public spaces and transient populations. The area’s built-up nature within Basingstoke and Deane, a commuter-oriented district with a mix of residential and retail zones, could influence crime patterns, particularly in high-traffic areas. However, the absence of significant spikes in property crime (only four incidents) suggests that local initiatives or community cohesion may be mitigating risks in this category. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining a major concern, stayed 34% below the UK average, indicating a possible effectiveness of local policing or community engagement strategies. The data also reveals that public order offences, typically linked to nightlife or public events, declined by 50%, which may reflect the timing of Easter-related activities or changes in local event calendars. These patterns underscore the importance of contextual factors in shaping crime trends, even in areas with historically low crime rates.

April 2024 marked a stark shift in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 100% to 10 incidents—double the previous month’s total. This category alone accounted for 41.7% of all reported crimes, significantly exceeding the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000 (56% above). Concurrently, criminal damage and arson also doubled to three incidents, while other theft increased from zero to one. These spikes contrast sharply with a 50% decline in public order offences, which fell to one incident from two in March. The rise in anti-social behaviour, a category often tied to localised tensions or seasonal activity, may be linked to the Easter period and increased outdoor engagement typical of spring. Violence and sexual offences remained 34% below the UK average, suggesting a continued resilience in this category despite the overall upward trend. For residents, the doubling of anti-social behaviour incidents highlights a specific concern warranting attention from local authorities.

Overton's crime rate in April 2024 rose by 50.0% compared to March 2024, moving from 3.0 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains 41.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day during April—a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 5,293. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 221 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of how frequently crime is encountered by residents, though it does not account for the distribution of crime types or their locations. The rise in crime rate contrasts with the area’s historically lower-than-average crime profile, suggesting potential shifts in local dynamics that warrant further observation. However, the absence of a UK-level daily crime comparison means this figure is specific to Overton and should be interpreted within its own context.