Crime in Overton (Basingstoke and Deane): statistics, rates and trends
246 crimes were recorded in Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) at a glance
- Crime trends in Overton (Basingstoke and Deane)
- Types of crime in Overton (Basingstoke and Deane)
- Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) compared with nearby towns
- Streets with the most crime in Overton (Basingstoke and Deane)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Overton (Basingstoke and Deane)
- Demographics of Overton (Basingstoke and Deane)
- Questions about crime in Overton (Basingstoke and Deane)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (119), anti-social behaviour (27) and criminal damage and arson (24) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,205th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 246 | 13,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.6 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,277 | 193,110 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) peaked in the year to August 2022 (321 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (235). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 246 | 46.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 240 | 45.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 272 | 51.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 235 | 44.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 321 | 60.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 289 | 54.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 283 | 53.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 243 | 46.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 280 | 53.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) and violence and sexual offences (34% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 103 to 119, while criminal damage and arson fell from 33 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 | 22.6 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 5.1 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 3.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Overton (Basingstoke and Deane); the highest is Newbury (92.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) (35.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) | 261 | 41.8 | -10% |
| Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) | 203 | 35.0 | -25% |
| Basingstoke | 10,559 | 87.4 | +87% |
| Tadley | 596 | 41.3 | -11% |
| Andover | 3,796 | 78.2 | +68% |
| Kings Worthy | 200 | 38.0 | -18% |
| Newbury | 3,803 | 92.1 | +97% |
| Thatcham | 1,696 | 66.4 | +43% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Watch Lane | 16 |
| On or near Hilltop Road | 14 |
| On or near Observer Point Road | 13 |
| On or near Poultons Close | 11 |
| On or near Waltham Lane | 10 |
| On or near The Green | 9 |
| On or near Two Gate Lane | 9 |
| On or near Boathouse Meadow | 8 |
Of the 219 crimes in Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 27 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 99 | 45.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 55 | 25.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 14.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 6.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) has an estimated population of 5,277 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) a safe place to live?
Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) recorded 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,205th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Overton (Basingstoke and Deane)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 119 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (27).
Is crime in Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) was up 2% on the year before: 246 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 240 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Overton (Basingstoke and Deane)?
About 5,277 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Overton (Basingstoke and Deane)?
Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) 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.