Total Crime Rate
45.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ashley Gardens area has the 14th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Oakley & The Candovers , and the 282nd highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ashley Gardens (RG23 7JR) in the last 12 months was 45.2 per 1,000 residents and was 21.3% lower than the Oakley & The Candovers average (57.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 1200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 41.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 1200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ashley Gardens (RG23 7JR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Litton Gardens, where police recorded 19 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Glamis Close (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Oakley & The Candovers| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Glamis Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Litton Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Litton Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lightsfield | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Glamis Close | Under investigation |
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