Odiham Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Odiham, a small rural town within the Hart district, reported a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents in October 2024, significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places the area 48.1% safer than the national benchmark, a statistic that reflects its relatively low levels of violent and property crime. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 47.8% of all incidents, followed by burglary (13.0%) and anti-social behaviour (8.7%). The seasonal context of October—characterised by darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—likely contributed to the rise in violent crime and anti-social behaviour. The area's burglary rate, however, stood at 0.6 per 1,000, 82% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may be influenced by local factors such as rural isolation and limited security infrastructure. The overall crime picture illustrates a balance between low overall rates and specific vulnerabilities, with the community's compact size and rural nature potentially reducing opportunities for large-scale crime but increasing exposure to targeted incidents.

Burglary saw the most dramatic month-on-month increase, tripling from one to three incidents—a 200% rise. This surge, coupled with a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour and drug-related offences, highlights shifting patterns in October. Violent crime remained the dominant category, accounting for 47.8% of all incidents, but its rate (2.0 per 1,000) was 25% below the UK average. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50%, dropping from two to one incident, a decline that may reflect seasonal changes such as darker evenings and Halloween activities. The area's burglary rate (0.6 per 1,000) was 82% above the UK average, underscoring a local vulnerability. Residents may find the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for community engagement strategies.

Odiham's crime rate in October 2024 rose by 64.2% compared to the previous month, climbing from 2.6 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while significant, still places the area 48.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averages one incident per day, a figure that reflects the small population of 5,455. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 237 residents, a statistic that contextualises the low overall rate in a population-scaled perspective. The rise in violent crime, which now accounts for 47.8% of all incidents, contrasts with the UK average of 25% for the same category. This shift may partly explain the increased focus on public safety measures, though no specific initiatives are referenced in the data. The daily crime context remains manageable for residents, but the month-on-month jump in burglary and anti-social behaviour deserves closer attention to local patterns.