Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category in Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) during May 2025, accounting for 28.6% of total crimes (6 incidents), followed closely by criminal damage and arson (also 28.6%, 6 incidents). This dual dominance in violent and property-related crime contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences constitute 61% of the national rate, and criminal damage and arson are 83% below the UK average. The area’s overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents—50.6% below the UK average of 8.1—reflects a generally safer environment, though local fluctuations in specific categories warrant attention. Seasonal factors in May, including bank holidays and extended daylight hours, may have influenced patterns of socialising and outdoor activity, potentially contributing to the rise in criminal damage and arson. The low rate of violent crime, despite the category’s prominence, aligns with Overton’s broader trend of being significantly below the UK average for this type of offence. This suggests that while certain crime types remain active, the area’s overall safety profile continues to outperform national benchmarks. The interplay between local demographics and seasonal rhythms likely plays a role in shaping these outcomes, though further analysis would be needed to confirm direct causal links.

May 2025 marked a sharp increase in criminal damage and arson, which rose by 200% from 2 to 6 incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, with Overton’s rate 83% higher. This surge may partly explain the overall crime rate’s 16.8% monthly increase. Vehicle crime and burglary both doubled from zero to one incident each, a development that could reflect seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased outdoor activity. Conversely, other theft and public order offences each halved, suggesting a possible reduction in petty crime during this period. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly below the UK average, at 1.1 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.8 per 1,000, highlighting Overton’s relatively safer profile for this category. These shifts underscore the combination of local conditions and broader national trends in crime reporting.

Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) saw a 16.8% rise in its crime rate from 3.4 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents in May 2025. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate but highlights the persistent presence of crime in this built-up area. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 252 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, but the month-on-month rise suggests potential pressures on local policing resources or evolving community challenges. The population of 5,293 residents further underscores that even small increases in absolute numbers can have meaningful implications for community safety perceptions.