Odiham Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant crime category in Odiham during November 2024, accounting for 40% of all reported crimes. With an overall crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—51.3% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000—this built-up area within Hart demonstrates a markedly lower incidence of criminal activity compared to national benchmarks. The data reveals a distinct pattern where violent crime outpaces property crime, with 8 incidents of violence and sexual offences recorded, compared to 10 property crimes. This balance reflects the area's character as a relatively low-density urban environment where community cohesion and local policing likely contribute to the subdued crime profile. Seasonal factors in November, including the lead-up to Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, may have influenced crime dynamics, though the absence of significant spikes in shoplifting or public order offences suggests effective local measures to manage seasonal pressures. The UK comparison highlights Odiham's performance in reducing violent crime, with its rate for violence and sexual offences (1.5 per 1,000) sitting 42% below the national average. This contrast underscores the area's potential for maintaining low crime rates through targeted interventions and community engagement, even as broader UK trends show rising violent crime in similar urban contexts.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and vehicle crime doubling (from 0 to 3). These increases, though modest in absolute terms, suggest emerging vulnerabilities in property security or heightened activity during darker evenings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), and violence and sexual offences decreased by 27.3% (from 11 to 8), indicating possible success in recent policing initiatives or community-focused deterrents. The area's performance against UK averages reveals stark contrasts: burglary rates (0.6 per 1,000) are 94% above the national average (0.3 per 1,000), while public order offences (0.2 per 1,000) are 61% below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000). This divergence highlights the need for tailored strategies, as Odiham's higher burglary rates may relate to its built-up area characteristics, whereas lower public order offences could reflect effective local governance. A resident might find the 51.3% reduction in overall crime compared to the UK average particularly noteworthy, suggesting the area's crime prevention efforts are yielding results that exceed national expectations.

Odiham's crime rate in November 2024 (3.7 per 1,000) marked a 13.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.2 per 1,000, illustrating a downward trend in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 5,455. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 273 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that significantly outperforms the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be far higher given the national crime rate. The population-scaled perspective underscores Odiham's relative safety, with its low crime density contrasting sharply with larger urban centres. This comparison is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides context for how the area's crime statistics stack up against both national trends and local benchmarks, reinforcing the effectiveness of local crime prevention measures in maintaining a secure environment despite the seasonal challenges of November.