Total Crime Rate
17.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Waltham Road area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Oakley & The Candovers , and the 105th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Waltham Road (RG25 3NQ) in the last 12 months was 17.5 per 1,000 residents and was 69.4% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Waltham Road (RG25 3NQ), the main crime hotspot is near The Green. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Oakley & The Candovers| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Orchard | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Two Gate Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Green | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sprent'S Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Two Gate Meadow | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Waltham Road | Local resolution |
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