Odiham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,455, Odiham recorded 16 crimes in May 2025, translating to a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 64.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting the area's consistently low crime profile. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.8% of total incidents (7 cases), followed by other theft (3 cases, 18.8%). The data suggests a seasonal influence, with May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising likely contributing to the rise in violent crime. While the overall rate remains well below national benchmarks, the breakdown reveals nuanced patterns: violence and sexual offences in Odiham are 54% below the UK average, but other theft is 13% above. This discrepancy may reflect local factors, such as the area's character as a small, built-up community within Hart, where proximity to retail or transport hubs could drive certain crime types. The low levels of vehicle crime (50% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (86% below) further reinforce the notion that Odiham's environment, shaped by its rural-urban mix, fosters a safer microclimate compared to larger urban centres. However, the 40% increase in violence and sexual offences from April raises questions about whether transient factors, such as temporary spikes in social activity or unseasonal weather patterns, may have played a role.

May 2025 saw a 40.0% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 5 to 7 incidents, marking the most significant category in the month. This surge, coupled with a 100.0% rise in 'other crime' (from 0 to 1 incident), contrasts with a 50.0% decline in public order offences, which fell from 2 to 1. The breakdown reveals a stark divergence from national trends, with violence and sexual offences in Odiham at 54% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, while other theft remained 13% above the UK rate of 0.5 per 1,000. These shifts may be influenced by seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased socialising. Residents might note that while violent crime is relatively low, the spike in 'other crime' highlights the need for vigilance in areas where unclassified incidents occur. The data also underscores the area's consistent underperformance in vehicle crime, which was 50% below the UK average, suggesting that local infrastructure or traffic patterns may contribute to this trend.

Odiham's crime rate in May 2025 rose 14.0% from 2.6 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents compared to April, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly one reported crime per day in the built-up area, a figure that may seem low to residents but aligns with the area's small population. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for every 341 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents against the local population. With 5,455 residents in Odiham, the 16 total crimes recorded in May represent a manageable volume, though the 14% increase from the prior month warrants attention. This context is crucial for understanding how crime patterns translate to individual risk, particularly in a community where localised factors such as seasonal socialising may influence reporting rates. The comparison highlights that while the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, the month-on-month shift suggests a need for continued monitoring of emerging trends.