Crime Rate in Alton Ashdell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alton Ashdell

The total recorded crimes in Alton Ashdell, East Hampshire, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alton Ashdell crime rate of 9.69 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 Alton Ashdell, encompassing approximately 1,341 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Alton Ashdell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winchester Road with total crimes: 7
  • Spitalhatch with total crimes: 3
  • Sandown Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Alton Ashdell?

To understand the safety of Alton Ashdell, we need to analyze Alton Ashdell crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Alton Ashdell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hampshire average, with 113 crimes compared to 250.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Alton Ashdell recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

    • In 2023, Alton Ashdell had fewer crimes than the East Hampshire average, with 109 crimes compared to 241. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Alton Ashdell recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hampshire, Alton Ashdell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Alton Ashdell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Alton Ashdell has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 9.69 ranking 20th out of 30 in the East Hampshire, UK

In 2024, the total Alton Ashdell crimes were 113. The crime rate of Alton Ashdell in 2024 was 84.25 (year) or 7.02 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alton Ashdell were around 109 crimes with yearly crime rate of 81.26 (year) or 6.77 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alton Ashdell)CrimesRank (Alton Ashdell)CrimesRank (Alton Ashdell)
Whitehill Chase65 2622 2650 1
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne52 3639 1644 2
Petersfield St Peter's69 1617 3525 5
Bramshott & Liphook39 5589 4570 3
Alton Eastbrooke36 6464 5549 4
Whitehill Hogmoor & Greatham42 4423 7230 12
Liss22 10274 10366 6
Horndean Kings & Blendworth24 9442 6341 7
Four Marks & Medstead36 7252 11250 11
Alton Wooteys24 8295 9313 8
Petersfield Causeway22 11317 8281 9
Rowlands Castle15 17180 17259 10
Headley21 12250 12197 16
Clanfield15 16240 13220 13
Bentworth & Froyle18 13158 19176 18
Whitehill Pinewood7 25183 16200 14
Horndean Murray11 21218 14183 17
Lindford18 14118 22114 20
Alton Westbrooke14 18158 18197 15
Petersfield Bell Hill8 23215 15150 19
Alton Whitedown16 15139 2091 28
Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers13 1990 2870 30
Froxfield, Sheet & Steep4 31112 24114 21
Horndean Catherington4 29118 21106 26
Buriton & East Meon8 24110 25112 22
Grayshott9 22107 2798 27
Petersfield Heath4 3090 29109 23
Alton Holybourne6 28108 26109 24
Alton Amery7 2658 3057 31
Horndean Downs6 2757 3173 29

Alton Ashdell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
June 202412

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20249
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20251
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Alton Ashdell in May 2025

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

1. Winchester Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Spitalhatch (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Sandown Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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