Wiltshire Police

Is Okus Safe?

Crime statistics for Okus. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 36 months: June 2023 – May 2026 2,075 crimes
2 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,075 Crimes (last 36 months)
33.5% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↑544.4% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 2,075 total crimes recorded in Okus

Violent Crime
784 37.8%
Anti-Social Behaviour
387 18.7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
171 8.2%
Public Order
168 8.1%
Shoplifting
134 6.5%
Vehicle Crime
111 5.3%
Other Theft
86 4.1%
Burglary
69 3.3%
Drugs
55 2.7%
Other Crime
29 1.4%
Robbery
27 1.3%
Possession of Weapons
21 1%
Bicycle Theft
21 1%
Theft from Person
12 0.6%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Okus — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Okus safe?

Okus has a CrimeRadar safety score of 2/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,611 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 544.4% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Okus are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Okus in the last 12 months?

1,611 crimes were recorded in Okus in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 544.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (250 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 784 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Okus?

The most common crime in Okus is Violent Crime, with 784 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 48.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Okus increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Okus is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 544.4% — from 250 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,611 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Okus?

Okus has a safety score of 2 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Okus compare to the Wiltshire Police average?

Okus has a safety score of 2/100, while the Wiltshire Police force area average is 26/100. Okus is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Okus?

33.5% of crimes recorded in Okus resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Wiltshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Okus?

784 violent crimes were recorded in Okus in the last 12 months — representing 48.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 387 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Okus last updated?

The crime data for Okus was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Okus with other areas?

You can compare Okus with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: May 2026.