Odiham Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Odiham's crime profile in August 2024 reveals a striking divergence from the UK average, with a rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents—68.3% below the national figure of 8.2. This built-up area within Hart demonstrates a unique combination of low overall crime and specific patterns that reflect both local characteristics and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 50% of all incidents, followed by public order offences (14.3%) and criminal damage (7.1%). These figures contrast sharply with UK averages, where violence and sexual offences are 52% higher (2.7 per 1,000) and public order offences are 37% higher (0.6 per 1,000). The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month, increased tourism, and potential empty homes—may contribute to the observed patterns, though local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies likely play a role in keeping crime rates so far below national levels. The area's low property crime rate, particularly the 72% reduction in shoplifting compared to the UK average (0.7 per 1,000), suggests effective retail security measures or a lower concentration of commercial activity. However, the surge in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting in August raises questions about how transient populations or seasonal events might temporarily disrupt these otherwise low crime trends. This data illustrates a community that, while not immune to crime, maintains a profile that is safer than the UK average, with clear areas for further analysis on the interplay between local initiatives and national trends.

August 2024 marked a 75% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 4 to 7 incidents—a shift that contrasts with the overall downward trend in crime. This category remains 52% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), suggesting local factors such as community dynamics or policing strategies may temper national patterns. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting both surged by 100% compared to July, reflecting a potential spike in public order issues during the summer holiday period. Other theft plummeted by 80%, from 5 to 1, indicating a possible seasonal dip in opportunistic crimes. The crime mix also shifted: violent offences now constitute 50% of total incidents, compared to property crimes' 29%, highlighting a move toward a more balanced distribution between violent and property-related crimes. This shift may be influenced by August's role as a peak holiday month, with increased foot traffic and transient populations altering crime dynamics.

Odiham's crime rate in August 2024 stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a 26.1% decline from the previous month's rate of 3.5 per 1,000. This reduction underscores a consistent trend in maintaining low crime levels relative to national benchmarks. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day in August, reflecting a sparse distribution of incidents across the 31-day period. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 390 residents, a figure that contextualises the rarity of incidents within the community. This low density of crime, combined with the area's population of 5,455, positions Odiham as an outlier in the UK's broader crime profile, where the average resident faces significantly higher exposure to crime. The comparison highlights the effectiveness of local factors—such as community engagement, infrastructure, or seasonal patterns—in shaping a crime profile that diverges sharply from national trends.