Odiham Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,455 residents, 15 crimes reported in May 2023 equate to a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 — a figure that is 65% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This low rate is consistent with Odiham’s character as a small built-up area within Hart, where crime patterns are shaped by its limited commercial density and close-knit community structure. The top crime category in May was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.7% of all incidents (7 cases). This contrasts with the UK average for the same category of 2.8 per 1,000, indicating that Odiham’s violent crime rate is 53% below the national benchmark. Anti-social behaviour and other theft followed, each contributing 13.3% of total crimes. The seasonal context of May — with longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising — may have influenced the distribution of crimes, though the overall low volume suggests that the area’s physical layout and community dynamics likely contribute to its safety profile. Property crimes, which are typically more prevalent in high-density urban areas, were particularly rare, with only 3 incidents (2.0 per 1,000) reported, a rate that is significantly lower than the UK average for property crimes. This disparity could be linked to Odiham’s limited retail presence and low population density, which reduce opportunities for such offences. The data also shows that the area’s crime profile remains stable compared to previous months, with no major spikes in any category, reinforcing the idea that Odiham’s crime rates are largely shaped by its geographic and demographic characteristics rather than seasonal fluctuations.

May 2023 saw a 30.0% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 10 to 7 incidents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as longer evenings in May may have led to fewer late-night incidents in Odiham’s smaller, more closely monitored community. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and other crime categories saw 100.0% increases, with both rising from 1 to 2 incidents. This spike in anti-social behaviour, though small in absolute terms, suggests a potential shift in local dynamics — possibly linked to increased outdoor activity during May’s bank holidays and extended daylight hours. The category of ‘other crime’ also rose sharply, moving from 0 to 1 incident, a 100.0% increase that may reflect underreported or newly emerging crime types. Violence and sexual offences in Odiham remained 53% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, a disparity that highlights the area’s distinct demographic and geographic profile compared to larger urban centres.

In May 2023, Odiham recorded 15 crimes across its population of 5,455 residents, translating to a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 — a 25.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area’s consistently low crime profile, which has remained well below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000 for over a decade. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly 0 crimes reported per day in May, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to monthly exposure, the data shows that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 364 residents. This monthly aggregate highlights the low probability of any individual encountering crime, a trend consistent with Odiham’s character as a small, tightly knit community with limited high-density commercial zones. The population-scaled perspective further contextualises the figures, showing that even with the 15 total crimes, the risk per resident remains minimal compared to larger urban areas.