Crime in Oakley & The Candovers: statistics, rates and trends
565 crimes were recorded in Oakley & The Candovers in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Oakley & The Candovers at a glance
- Crime trends in Oakley & The Candovers
- Types of crime in Oakley & The Candovers
- Oakley & The Candovers compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Oakley & The Candovers
- What happened after crimes were reported in Oakley & The Candovers
- Population and deprivation in Oakley & The Candovers
- Questions about crime in Oakley & The Candovers
- About this data
565 crimes were recorded in Oakley & The Candovers in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 282 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Oakley & The Candovers has the 2,923rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Oakley & The Candovers | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 565 | 13,432 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.5 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,769 | 193,110 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Oakley & The Candovers was highest in the year to July 2026 (565 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (295). Over the whole period it rose 92%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 565 | 52.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 546 | 50.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 514 | 47.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 521 | 48.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 383 | 35.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 305 | 28.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 441 | 41.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 348 | 32.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 295 | 27.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Oakley & The Candovers over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+24%) and public order (+10%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-46%) and vehicle crime (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 282 | 26.2 | 0.76 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 5.2 | 0.34 | +6% |
| Public order | 44 | 4.1 | 0.61 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -24% |
| Burglary | 35 | 3.3 | 0.92 | -20% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.0 | 0.46 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.8 | 0.36 | -46% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 0.57 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.2 | 0.15 | -46% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.1 | 0.34 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.0 | 1.05 | +120% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Oakley & The Candovers
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Oakley & The Candovers recorded 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 49.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Oakley & The Candovers
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Oakley & The Candovers recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Oakley & The Candovers
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Oakley & The Candovers recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Oakley & The Candovers
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Oakley & The Candovers recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Oakley & The Candovers
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Oakley & The Candovers recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Oakley & The Candovers
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Oakley & The Candovers recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Oakley & The Candovers
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Oakley & The Candovers recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Oakley & The Candovers
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Oakley & The Candovers recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Oakley & The Candovers
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Oakley & The Candovers recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Oakley & The Candovers
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Oakley & The Candovers recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Oakley & The Candovers
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Oakley & The Candovers recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Oakley & The Candovers
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Oakley & The Candovers recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Oakley & The Candovers
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Oakley & The Candovers recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Oakley & The Candovers
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Oakley & The Candovers recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Oakley & The Candovers, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Oakley & The Candovers.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oakley & The Candovers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch Warren & Beggarwood | 498 | 50.0 | -5% |
| Kempshott & Buckskin | 456 | 42.8 | -18% |
| Brighton Hill | 605 | 56.5 | +8% |
| South Ham | 1,182 | 108.5 | +107% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 503 | 70.4 | +34% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,697 | 155.6 | +197% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,635 | 157.7 | +201% |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | 1,005 | 75.4 | +44% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Oakley & The Candovers over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Coach Road | 91 |
| On or near Orchid Road | 75 |
| On or near Church Acre | 37 |
| On or near Hedgerow Close | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Rowan Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Glamis Close | 14 |
| On or near The Vale | 14 |
| On or near Litton Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Andover Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Oakley & The Candovers over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 216 | 38.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 157 | 27.8% |
| Not recorded | 56 | 9.9% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 9.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Oakley & The Candovers has an estimated population of 10,769. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Oakley & The Candovers sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Oakley & The Candovers |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.2% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Oakley & The Candovers a safe place to live?
Oakley & The Candovers recorded 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Oakley & The Candovers?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (56).
Is crime in Oakley & The Candovers going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oakley & The Candovers was up 3% on the year before: 565 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 546 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Oakley & The Candovers?
Oakley & The Candovers is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Oakley & The Candovers. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.