Overton Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) during March 2025 reveals a balance between property and violent crimes, with property offences accounting for 44.4% of total incidents and violent crimes making up 38.9%. This distribution suggests a focus on both personal and property-related risks.4 per 1,000 remains 56.4% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. The seasonal context of March—a time of transition to spring and longer evenings—may contribute to the rise in violent offences, which increased by 133.3% compared to February. The area's built-up nature, likely characterised by a mix of residential and commercial spaces, may influence crime patterns, with retail and community hubs driving property-related incidents. Meanwhile, the relatively low rates of anti-social behaviour (84% below UK average) and public order offences (64% below) indicate a generally stable social environment, though the 40% above UK average for criminal damage and arson highlights localized vulnerabilities. The crime mix here appears to reflect a combination of routine activity patterns and the area's specific infrastructure, with no single factor dominating the profile. Seasonal factors, such as the timing of local events or changes in outdoor activity, may further shape these dynamics as the year progresses.

March 2025 saw a 133.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 3 to 7 incidents. This jump, combined with a 100% rise in public order and burglary offences, highlights a shift in the crime mix toward more serious incidents. Violence and sexual offences in Overton were 52% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting a lower prevalence of such crimes compared to national trends. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rates were 40% above the UK average, pointing to localized issues in this category. Vehicle crime, however, fell by 50%, aligning with a 49% below UK average figure. For residents, the increase in violent crime may prompt heightened awareness in public spaces, particularly during evening hours as daylight extends. The contrast between rising violence and falling vehicle crime illustrates a combination of factors affecting different crime types in the area.

Overton's crime rate in March 2025 rose 38.2% compared to February's 2.5 per 1,000, reaching 3.4 per 1,000. This increase, though significant, remains 56.4% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with its low overall rate. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 294 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When contextualised against the population of 5,293, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives, though the rise in violent offences warrants attention. The shift from February to March may reflect seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and the lengthening of evenings, which could influence patterns of outdoor activity and associated risks.