Crime Rate in East Hampshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Hampshire

The total recorded crimes in East Hampshire, East Hampshire in January 2025 are around 579 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Hampshire crime rate of 4.60 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around East Hampshire, encompassing approximately 125,742 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (242) incidents (21.61% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (181.48% increase)
  • Other theft: (44) incidents (-22.81% decrease)
East Hampshire Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Lapwing Way with total crimes: 30
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Edmonton Way with total crimes: 9

East Hampshire Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

How safe is East Hampshire?

To understand the safety of East Hampshire, we need to analyze East Hampshire crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • East Hampshire has recorded 7,756 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 61.68 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 285 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,463 crimes with a crime rate of 59.35, ranking it 286 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hampshire:

    • In 2024, East Hampshire demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hampshire average, with 7756 crimes compared to 10291.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, East Hampshire witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Hampshire had fewer crimes than the Hampshire average, with 7,463 crimes compared to 9,558. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, East Hampshire witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, East Hampshire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hampshire, East Hampshire has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

East Hampshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Binsted, Bentley & Selborne (57 crimes), and the safest, Bentworth & Froyle (3 crimes), is 54 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across East Hampshire.

Similarly, the area of Petersfield South (64 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Clanfield & Finchdean (18 crimes), with a difference of 46 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Hampshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Binsted, Bentley & Selborne57
Four Marks & Medstead47
Petersfield St Peter's41
Bramshott & Liphook37
Whitehill Chase35

Safest Wards:

Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers6
Petersfield Heath6
Alton Amery5
Horndean Downs3
Bentworth & Froyle3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Petersfield South64
Whitehill & Selborne59
Four Marks & Tisted55
Alton Westbrooke & Eastbrooke54
Bordon & Lindford39

Safest Areas:

Horndean North33
Petersfield North & East Meon32
Bentley & Holybourne24
Liss & Hawkley21
Clanfield & Finchdean18

East Hampshire Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the East Hampshire has recorded 579 crimes with crime rate of 4.60 ranking 273th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 9 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2024, the total East Hampshire crimes were 7,756. The crime rate of East Hampshire in 2024 was 61.68 (year) or 5.14 (month) ranking it 285 danzarous in the UK. East Hampshire ranked 9 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Hampshire were around 7,463 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.35 (year) or 4.95 (month) ranking 286 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hampshire, East Hampshire ranked 9 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 10 as per crime rate of East Hampshire

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
Hart350 115,641 115,130 11
Fareham536 87,596 97,241 9
Test Valley608 99,864 88,839 8
Basingstoke and Deane1,157 414,907 613,698 7
New Forest1,045 513,884 713,661 6
Winchester688 710,633 59,929 5
Eastleigh774 612,101 411,172 4
Havant925 212,564 111,272 3
Gosport580 38,226 37,597 1
Rushmoor745 110,028 29,134 2

East Hampshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (242 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (76 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 199 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (255 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (237 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (64 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (220 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (58 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (245 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (72 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 281 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (494 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (140 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 465 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 58.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202544
December 202457
November 202452
October 202438
September 202449
August 202457
July 202460
June 2024108

A total of 143 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202517
December 20249
November 20249
October 202420
September 202415
August 202420
July 202419
June 202434

A total of 498 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 62.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202576
December 202427
November 202438
October 202464
September 202451
August 202464
July 202464
June 2024114

A total of 304 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202533
December 202422
November 202423
October 202423
September 202441
August 202442
July 202434
June 202486

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20248

A total of 331 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202543
December 202429
November 202441
October 202438
September 202427
August 202441
July 202432
June 202480

A total of 260 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202526
December 202428
November 202419
October 202447
September 202434
August 202432
July 202426
June 202448

A total of 453 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 56.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202541
December 202432
November 202435
October 202451
September 202450
August 202453
July 202465
June 2024126

A total of 2173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 271.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 494 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025242
December 2024199
November 2024255
October 2024237
September 2024220
August 2024245
July 2024281
June 2024494

A total of 484 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 60.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202531
December 202439
November 202441
October 202452
September 202458
August 202472
July 202451
June 2024140

A total of 70 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202511
December 20241
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 202428

A total of 126 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202512
December 202418
November 202415
October 202414
September 202410
August 202412
July 202417
June 202428

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246

High Crime Locations East Hampshire in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the East Hampshire postcode area is presented below.

1. Lapwing Way (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour30
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Other theft9
Drugs3
3. Edmonton Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Public order1
5. Latchford Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Burglary3
6. North Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1

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