Overton Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents in January 2024, placing it 28.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This performance reflects a built-up area within a larger commuter belt suburb, where lower population density and suburban characteristics may contribute to the relatively low crime rate. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.7% of all reported incidents, followed by burglary (17.9%) and anti-social behaviour (14.3%). These figures suggest a mix of community-level concerns, with personal safety issues dominating over property crimes. Seasonal factors may have played a role, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which could explain the lower incidence of outdoor crimes. However, the spike in burglary and vehicle crime highlights vulnerabilities that may not be fully explained by seasonal patterns alone. The area's crime profile remains distinct from the UK average, with violence rates significantly lower than the national benchmark but burglary rates higher. This duality suggests a combination of local demographics, economic factors, and the built environment, which may require further analysis to fully understand. The overall crime rate, while modest, underscores the importance of maintaining community-focused policing strategies in suburban settings.

January 2024 saw a dramatic 100% increase in burglary incidents, rising from zero to five cases. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in vehicle crime and the emergence of 'other crime' for the first time, signals a notable shift in the local crime profile. Violent crime, however, remained 27% below the UK average at 1.9 per 1,000, a figure that contrasts sharply with the 2.6 per 1,000 national benchmark. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14.3% of all crimes, fell by 42.9% compared to December, suggesting a temporary reduction in disruptive incidents. The most striking anomaly is burglary's 150% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, a figure that may reflect seasonal vulnerabilities such as post-holiday property neglect or increased residential activity during colder months. Residents might find the 100% increase in burglary particularly concerning, as it marks a complete absence of such incidents in the previous month.

Overton's crime rate in January 2024 rose by 64.8% compared to December 2023, moving from 3.2 to 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains significantly below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime every 31 days, translating to a localised figure of roughly one crime per day. Over the course of the month, this equated to one reported crime for every 189 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in a built-up area within Basingstoke and Deane. When scaled to the population, the 5.3 per 1,000 rate suggests that the majority of residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, though the rise from the previous month deserves closer attention to emerging patterns. This perspective contrasts with the UK-wide average, where higher population density and urban centres typically see more frequent reporting.