Crime in Oakley & The Candovers: statistics, rates and trends
572 crimes were recorded in Oakley & The Candovers in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Oakley & The Candovers
- Questions about crime in Oakley & The Candovers
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (263), anti-social behaviour (62) and public order (49) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,897th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Oakley & The Candovers | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 572 | 13,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.1 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,769 | 193,110 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Oakley & The Candovers of any year here (572 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 108%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 572 | 53.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 548 | 50.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 510 | 47.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 534 | 49.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 393 | 36.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 309 | 28.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 426 | 39.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 374 | 34.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 275 | 25.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (63% below) and other theft (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 34 to 49 and anti-social behaviour rose from 50 to 62.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 263 | 24.4 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 5.8 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Public order | 49 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Burglary | 38 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Oakley & The Candovers; the highest is Brookvale & Kings Furlong (157.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Kempshott & Buckskin (45.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oakley & The Candovers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch Warren & Beggarwood | 499 | 50.1 | -6% |
| Kempshott & Buckskin | 483 | 45.4 | -15% |
| Brighton Hill | 640 | 59.8 | +13% |
| South Ham | 1,188 | 109.0 | +105% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 506 | 70.8 | +33% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,720 | 157.7 | +197% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,627 | 156.9 | +195% |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | 1,018 | 76.4 | +44% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Oakley & The Candovers over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Coach Road” (88).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Coach Road | 88 |
| On or near Orchid Road | 83 |
| On or near Church Acre | 32 |
| On or near Hedgerow Close | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Rowan Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Glamis Close | 13 |
| On or near Litton Gardens | 12 |
| On or near The Vale | 12 |
| On or near Berrydown Lane | 11 |
Of the 510 crimes in Oakley & The Candovers with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 226 | 44.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 157 | 30.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Oakley & The Candovers has an estimated population of 10,769 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.3%, against 23.3%), less social housing (9.2%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Oakley & The Candovers average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Oakley & The Candovers | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Oakley & The Candovers a safe place to live?
Oakley & The Candovers recorded 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,897th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Oakley & The Candovers?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 263 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (62).
Is crime in Oakley & The Candovers going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oakley & The Candovers was up 4% on the year before: 572 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 548 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Oakley & The Candovers?
About 10,769 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Oakley & The Candovers?
Oakley & The Candovers is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.