Odiham Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Odiham's overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents in August 2025 places it 64.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relative safety compared to national trends. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 81.3% of all reported crimes (13 incidents). This rate of 2.4 per 1,000 is 16% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a lower prevalence of violent crime than expected for a built-up area. Possession of weapons, at 0.4 per 1,000, is 344% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, though this remains a small proportion of total crimes (12.5%). Public order offences, at 0.2 per 1,000, are 66% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, reflecting a low incidence of disturbances. August, a peak holiday month, typically increases burglary risk due to empty homes and tourism, yet no such increase was recorded. This may indicate effective local measures or the area's low population density reducing opportunities for such crimes. The dominance of violent crime over property-related offences suggests a different crime profile compared to larger urban centres, where theft and burglary often dominate. Odiham's built-up character within a rural district likely contributes to this pattern, with limited commercial activity reducing opportunities for non-violent crimes. However, the sharp contrast in weapons possession rates compared to the UK raises questions about local enforcement practices or reporting trends, though the small number of incidents makes direct comparisons cautious.

August 2025 saw significant month-on-month changes in crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences increased by 44.4% compared to July (from 9 to 13 incidents), a rise that may reflect seasonal factors such as summer evenings or increased social activity. Possession of weapons also saw a 100% increase, rising from 0 to 2 incidents. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50.0% (from 2 to 1), possibly due to reduced street activity during holidays or effective local policing. The crime mix shifted with violent crime making up 81.3% of all incidents, compared to 12.5% for weapons possession and 6.3% for public order. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 2.9 per 1,000 (16% of the national rate) and public order offences sit at 0.6 per 1,000. The weapons possession rate in Odiham is 344% above the UK average, though this category's small volume (2 incidents) makes it difficult to draw definitive conclusions. Residents may find the 44.4% rise in violent crime noteworthy, as it represents the most significant category by far and could indicate areas for local focus.

Odiham's crime rate in August 2025 dropped by 20.2% compared to July, falling from 3.7 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area's monthly crime rate at roughly 1 incident per day, a figure that may feel negligible to local residents but is statistically significant when compared to national trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 341 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to the UK's national average. With a population of 5,455, this means the area's crime statistics reflect a highly secure environment relative to its size. The previous month's rate of 3.7 per 1,000 was already below the UK average, but the August figure further distances Odiham from national levels. This suggests a consistent trend of lower-than-expected crime rates, which may be attributed to the area's rural character within a built-up district, limiting opportunities for certain types of crime. The daily crime count of 1 per day, while low, should be contextualised within the broader picture of a small community where local knowledge and social cohesion may contribute to crime prevention. These figures highlight Odiham's position as an outlier in the UK crime profile, warranting further exploration into factors that sustain its low crime environment despite the seasonal risks associated with August.