Crime in Odiham: statistics, rates and trends
153 crimes were recorded in Odiham in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 26% on the year before.
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153 crimes were recorded in Odiham in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 26% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 66 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Odiham has the 1,394th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Odiham | Hart | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 153 | 4,575 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.2 | 44.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -26% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,417 | 103,162 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Odiham was highest in the year to July 2022 (322 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (153). Over the whole period it fell 46%, 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 | 153 | 28.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 206 | 38.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 208 | 38.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 276 | 51.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 322 | 59.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 272 | 50.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 303 | 55.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 200 | 36.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 284 | 52.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 16 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Odiham 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 criminal damage and arson (-52%) and violence and sexual offences (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 | 12.2 | 0.36 | -30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 3.5 | 0.23 | +27% |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.0 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.4 | 0.68 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 2.0 | 0.30 | -52% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.5 | 0.22 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.3 | 0.26 | -56% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.7 | 0.09 | -64% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 0.17 | +200% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.38 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Odiham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Odiham recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 43.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Odiham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Odiham recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Odiham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Odiham recorded 16 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Odiham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Odiham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Odiham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Odiham recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Odiham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Odiham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Odiham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Odiham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Odiham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Odiham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Odiham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Odiham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Odiham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Odiham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Odiham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Odiham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 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 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Odiham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Odiham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Odiham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Odiham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Odiham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook (Hart) | 430 | 41.8 | +48% |
| Fleet | 1,797 | 45.4 | +61% |
| Elvetham Heath | 206 | 39.4 | +39% |
| Weybourne (Waverley) | 442 | 36.3 | +28% |
| Basingstoke | 10,495 | 86.8 | +207% |
| Wrecclesham | 239 | 28.1 | -0% |
| Alton (East Hampshire) | 1,118 | 60.3 | +114% |
| Farnham | 1,231 | 57.0 | +102% |
1 areas within Odiham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Odiham had the highest rate (28.2 per 1,000) and Odiham the lowest (28.2). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odiham | Neighbourhood | 7,796 | 220 | 28.2 |
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 Odiham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Bufton Field | 8 |
| On or near Churchill Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Salmons Road | 7 |
| On or near West Street | 7 |
| On or near High Street | 6 |
| On or near Andrew'S Lane | 5 |
| On or near Deer Park View | 5 |
| On or near Pither Road | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Odiham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 34.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 41 | 26.8% |
| Not recorded | 19 | 12.4% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 7.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 3.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% |
Odiham has an estimated population of 5,417. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Odiham sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Odiham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.2% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% |
| Private rented homes | 23.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Odiham a safe place to live?
Odiham recorded 28.2 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 Odiham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (19).
Is crime in Odiham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Odiham was down 26% on the year before: 153 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 206 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Odiham?
Odiham 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 Odiham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.