Crime in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane): statistics, rates and trends
209 crimes were recorded in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) at a glance
- Crime trends in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
- Types of crime in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
- Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
- Streets with the most crime in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
- Population and deprivation in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
- Questions about crime in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
- About this data
209 crimes were recorded in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 104 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) has the 1,355th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 209 | 13,432 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.0 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,807 | 193,110 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) was highest in the year to July 2023 (250 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (124). Over the whole period it rose 69%, 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 | 209 | 36.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 231 | 39.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 206 | 35.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 250 | 43.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 232 | 40.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 155 | 26.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 214 | 36.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 181 | 31.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 124 | 21.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) 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 falls were in shoplifting (-40%) and criminal damage and arson (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 104 | 17.9 | 0.52 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 4.6 | 0.30 | +80% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.9 | 0.44 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.8 | 0.41 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 2.1 | 0.25 | -40% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.5 | 0.44 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.4 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.0 | 0.16 | -57% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 0.24 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.53 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 0.11 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.25 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 49.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke | 10,495 | 86.8 | +141% |
| Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) | 227 | 43.0 | +20% |
| Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) | 251 | 40.2 | +12% |
| Tadley | 590 | 40.9 | +14% |
| Hook (Hart) | 430 | 41.8 | +16% |
| Odiham | 153 | 28.2 | -22% |
| Alton (East Hampshire) | 1,118 | 60.3 | +68% |
| Four Marks | 153 | 25.8 | -28% |
1 areas within Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Oakley & The Candovers had the highest rate (52.5 per 1,000) and Oakley & The Candovers the lowest (52.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley & The Candovers | Neighbourhood | 10,769 | 565 | 52.5 |
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 (Basingstoke and Deane) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Acre | 37 |
| On or near Glamis Close | 14 |
| On or near The Vale | 14 |
| On or near Litton Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Andover Road | 9 |
| On or near Mull Close | 9 |
| On or near St John'S Piece | 9 |
| On or near Petersfield | 8 |
| On or near Stour Road | 8 |
| On or near Water Ridges | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) 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 | 82 | 39.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 24.9% |
| Not recorded | 27 | 12.9% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 6.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) has an estimated population of 5,807. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.0% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) a safe place to live?
Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 36.0 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 (Basingstoke and Deane)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (27).
Is crime in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) was down 10% on the year before: 209 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 231 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)?
Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) 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 (Basingstoke and Deane). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.