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Crime in Overton

Overton had 64 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 48.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 18 Basingstoke and Deane areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Basingstoke and Deane area. Crime was up 42% on the three months before.

RG25, Basingstoke and Deane · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Overton

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48.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 18Basingstoke and Deane rank1st is the highest rate
+42%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common30 in 3 months

Month by month

12 Mar 12 Apr 21 May 16 Jun 16 Jul 32 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Overton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3047%
anti-social behaviour813%
public order58%
shoplifting58%
criminal damage46%
drugs46%
vehicle crime23%
burglary23%

Overton against Basingstoke and Deane

TypeOverton per 1,000Middle Basingstoke and Deane areaChange
Violence22.918.6▲ 25%
Burglary1.52.4–
Vehicle crime1.51.2–
Anti-social behaviour6.17.4–
Theft and robbery2.33.6–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Worting105.6▲ 38%
Whitchurch61.7▲ 54%
Quidhampton49.5▲ 22%
Overton48.8▲ 42%
East Oakley34.4▲ 20%
Oakley33.7▲ 30%
See every Basingstoke and Deane area ranked on the crime in Basingstoke and Deane page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Overton a safe area?

Overton had about 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 18 Basingstoke and Deane areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Overton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (30), followed by anti-social behaviour (8) and public order (5).