Odiham Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

October 2023 saw Odiham's crime rate remain at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 65% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area's relatively low crime environment. The most common crime type was 'other theft', which accounted for 46.7% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (26.7%) and public order offences (13.3%). The seasonal context of October—marked by the transition to darker evenings, the start of the Halloween period, and the end of the summer holiday season—may have influenced both the types and frequency of reported crimes. For instance, the low levels of violent crime, which were 74% below the UK average, could reflect the area's smaller population and the absence of high-density nightlife or commercial hubs that typically correlate with such offences. Similarly, the relatively low rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime (each 62-66% below the UK average) may be linked to Odiham's character as a built-up area within Hart, where retail and transport infrastructure are less concentrated than in larger urban centres. While the overall crime picture remains stable, the 75% increase in 'other theft' highlights a specific area of concern that may require further attention from local authorities and residents alike.

The most dramatic shift in October 2023 was a 75% increase in 'other theft' incidents, rising from 4 to 7. This category alone accounted for 46.7% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average by 110%. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 50%, and vehicle crime dropped by the same proportion, reflecting a notable reduction in these categories. The overall crime mix remained heavily skewed towards property-related offences, with property crimes comprising 60% of the total (9 out of 15), compared to 26.7% for violent crimes. This contrast with the UK average, where violent crimes are 2.7 per 1,000 (compared to Odiham's 0.7 per 1,000), highlights the area's distinct crime profile. For residents, the sharp rise in 'other theft'—which includes incidents like burglary and theft from vehicles—may warrant increased vigilance in securing personal property, particularly during the darker evenings of October.

Odiham's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, marking an 11.9% decrease from the previous month's 3.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced incidents across multiple categories. Daily crime statistics for the month reveal an average of approximately 0 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 5,455 residents. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 364 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in the area. When contextualised against the population, this suggests that residents face a significantly lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the UK average. The drop in public order offences and vehicle crime, each falling by 50%, may be linked to seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, which could have influenced community activity patterns and policing efforts.