Car crime in Overton, Whitchurch and Oakley: 2026 figures

Overton recorded just 3 vehicle crimes in the 12 months to April 2026, a rate of 0.64 per 1,000 residents and the lowest of any area we cover. Whitchurch recorded 10 (1.81) and Oakley 10 (2.02). All three are well below the Hampshire rate of 3.46.

The figures

Source: CrimeRate, from police.uk data, 12 months to April 2026. Rates use Census 2021 populations for Overton, Whitchurch and Oakley parishes (method). For your own street, search your postcode on police.uk.

Small numbers, low rates

With counts this small, a handful of crimes either way moves the rate a lot, so treat these as a rough guide. CrimeRate doesn't publish a three-year vehicle crime trend for any of the three villages.

For the wider picture: police recorded 633 vehicle offences across Basingstoke and Deane in 2024/25, according to the Safer North Hampshire strategic assessment. That count covers the whole borough, so it isn't directly comparable.

What it means for you

Village rates are low, but thieves pick cars, not places. A keyless SUV on a quiet village drive overnight is exactly what a relay thief looks for.

Protecting your car in Overton, Whitchurch and Oakley

Oakley is close to junction 7 of the M3, and the A303 runs just south of Overton and Whitchurch. A telescopic post locked in front of the car stops it leaving the drive, however it was unlocked.

Cheap first steps: a signal-blocking pouch and a steering lock. More in our keyless theft guide.

Questions people ask

How do these villages compare with nearby towns? All three are below Basingstoke (2.46), and Overton's 0.64 is the lowest rate on our list.

Do you fit in Overton, Whitchurch and Oakley? Yes. Oakley is about 13 minutes away, Overton 17 and Whitchurch 23, with no call-out charge for homes. See our Overton, Whitchurch and Oakley page for prices and the areas we cover.