Crime in Odiham: statistics, rates and trends
158 crimes were recorded in Odiham in the 12 months to August 2026, 29.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 24% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (64), anti-social behaviour (21) and other theft (19) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,375th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Odiham | Hart | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 158 | 4,563 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.2 | 44.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,417 | 103,162 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Odiham of any year here (158 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 158 | 29.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 208 | 38.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 210 | 38.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 255 | 47.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 347 | 64.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 250 | 46.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 313 | 57.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 207 | 38.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 273 | 50.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (75% below) and violence and sexual offences (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 100 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 | 11.8 | 34.2 | -36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 3.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Odiham; the highest is Basingstoke (87.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Wrecclesham (28.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Odiham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook (Hart) | 426 | 41.4 | +42% |
| Fleet | 1,802 | 45.5 | +56% |
| Elvetham Heath | 200 | 38.2 | +31% |
| Weybourne (Waverley) | 444 | 36.4 | +25% |
| Basingstoke | 10,559 | 87.4 | +199% |
| Wrecclesham | 244 | 28.7 | -2% |
| Alton (East Hampshire) | 1,105 | 59.6 | +104% |
| Farnham | 1,223 | 56.6 | +94% |
Odiham is the one area listed within Odiham, with 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odiham | Neighbourhood | 7,796 | 223 | 28.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Odiham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Salmons Road | 8 |
| On or near Bufton Field | 6 |
| On or near Churchill Avenue | 6 |
| On or near Deer Park View | 6 |
| On or near High Street | 6 |
| On or near West Street | 6 |
| On or near Alton Road | 4 |
| On or near Hereford Close | 4 |
Of the 137 crimes in Odiham with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 21 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 58 | 42.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 42 | 30.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 3.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Odiham has an estimated population of 5,417 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.9%, against 23.3%), fewer residents with no qualifications (9.8%, against 18.2%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Odiham average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Odiham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Odiham a safe place to live?
Odiham recorded 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,375th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Odiham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 64 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (21).
Is crime in Odiham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Odiham was down 24% on the year before: 158 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 208 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Odiham?
About 5,417 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Odiham?
Odiham 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.