Odiham Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked an unexpected surge in one crime category despite Odiham’s overall crime rate remaining exceptionally low compared to the UK average. The built-up area recorded 14 total crimes at a rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure 67.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast reflects Odiham’s character as a small, relatively stable community within Hart district, where crime trends often diverge from larger urban centres. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (3 incidents, 21.4% of total), followed by shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, and vehicle crime, each accounting for 14.3% of reported incidents. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—could potentially contribute to increased outdoor activity, though this does not fully explain the low overall crime rate. Odiham’s violent crime rate (0.6 per 1,000) is 79% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a broader pattern of safety that extends beyond mere seasonal factors. The area’s compact size, limited nightlife, and strong local policing presence likely play a role in maintaining such a low crime profile, even during periods of increased tourism or seasonal activity.

June 2025 revealed a significant shift in crime patterns, with burglary rising by 100% compared to May, marking the most unexpected development of the month. This increase—from zero to one reported incident—contrasts with the broader trend of declining crime across most categories. Violence and sexual offences also dropped sharply by 57.1% (from seven to three), a decrease that may reflect the seasonal timing of June, when community events and increased daylight hours could deter certain types of crime. Meanwhile, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson each saw a 100% increase, suggesting a possible link to summer-related activities or retail foot traffic. The data also highlights Odiham’s performance relative to the UK average: vehicle crime in the area (0.4 per 1,000) is just 8% above the UK rate of 0.4 per 1,000, a narrow gap that contrasts sharply with the 37% deficit in shoplifting and the 86% deficit in anti-social behaviour. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the absence of major crime spikes despite the 100% rise in burglary—a single incident that, while notable, does not disrupt the area’s overall safety profile.

Odiham’s crime rate in June 2025 (2.6 per 1,000) represented a 12.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000, reinforcing a consistent trend of declining crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly zero crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure equates to one reported crime for every 390 residents, a statistic that provides context for residents contemplating the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. This monthly aggregate highlights the area’s status as one of the safest in the UK, with violent crime rates (0.6 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (0.2 per 1,000) far below national averages. While the 100% increase in burglary may raise concerns, it remains an isolated incident in an otherwise stable environment. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that Odiham’s performance in categories like shoplifting (37% below UK levels) and public order offences (32% below) reflects systemic differences in local demographics, policing strategies, or community engagement that are not yet fully understood. These figures collectively illustrate an area where crime is not just low, but consistently below national benchmarks across most categories.