Odiham Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Odiham, 3.7 crimes were reported in April 2023 — a figure 50.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This places the area among the safest in the country for this month, though the distribution of crime types reveals a distinct pattern. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 10 incidents (50% of total crimes), followed by public order (15%) and other theft (10%). These figures suggest a community where interpersonal conflicts and minor disturbances are more prevalent than property crime, a trend consistent with Odiham’s character as a small, built-up area within Hart. The seasonal context of April — with Easter events and spring weather encouraging outdoor activity — may have influenced the nature of incidents. Violent crime rates in Odiham (1.8 per 1,000) are 31% below the UK average for this category, a stark contrast to the 186% above average rate for possession of weapons, which highlights local disparities in specific offence types. The overall low crime rate, combined with the dominance of violent over property crime, illustrates a community where local tensions and transient incidents are more likely to surface than persistent criminal activity.

April 2023 saw significant month-on-month shifts in Odiham’s crime profile. Public order offences surged by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), potentially linked to Easter-related gatherings or increased foot traffic in public spaces. Similarly, drug-related offences and vehicle crime both doubled compared to March, while anti-social behaviour and other theft fell by 50% each. These fluctuations suggest a dynamic interplay between seasonal factors and local policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences — the most common crime category — remain 31% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), a figure that contrasts sharply with the 186% above UK average for possession of weapons (0.2 per 1,000 vs 0.1 per 1,000). For residents, the 50% reduction in anti-social behaviour (from 2 to 1 incidents) may indicate a temporary respite, though the doubling of drug-related crime raises questions about local enforcement priorities. The data underscores the importance of context: while Odiham’s overall safety is evident, targeted issues like weapon possession demand attention.

April 2023’s crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 25.9% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.0 per 1,000, a shift that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 273 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure — 1-in-273 — is significantly lower than the UK average, which would place Odiham’s equivalent figure at around 1-in-133. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime per day, a pace that feels unremarkable to locals accustomed to the area’s low overall rate. The contrast with the UK average is stark: while Odiham’s violent crime rate (1.8 per 1,000) is 31% below the national figure, its weapon possession rate is 186% above the UK average, highlighting the need for context-specific analysis. This divergence suggests that while Odiham is generally safe, certain issues — such as the possession of weapons — may reflect unique local challenges. The daily crime count, though low, serves as a reminder that even in safe areas, occasional incidents can occur, shaped by factors like transient populations or specific enforcement trends.