Crime Rate in Alton Whitedown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alton Whitedown

The total recorded crimes in Alton Whitedown, East Hampshire, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alton Whitedown 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 Alton Whitedown, encompassing approximately 3,261 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Alton Whitedown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gurdons with total crimes: 3
  • Cavalier Way with total crimes: 2
  • Winstreet Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Alton Whitedown?

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

  • Relative to East Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Alton Whitedown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hampshire average, with 139 crimes compared to 250.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Alton Whitedown recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Alton Whitedown had fewer crimes than the East Hampshire average, with 91 crimes compared to 241. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Alton Whitedown recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Alton Whitedown Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Alton Whitedown has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 4.60 ranking 17th out of 30 in the East Hampshire, UK

In 2024, the total Alton Whitedown crimes were 139. The crime rate of Alton Whitedown in 2024 was 42.61 (year) or 3.55 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alton Whitedown were around 91 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.90 (year) or 2.32 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Hampshire)CrimesRank (East Hampshire)CrimesRank (East Hampshire)
Whitehill Chase37 4622 2650 1
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne63 1639 1644 2
Bramshott & Liphook57 2589 4570 3
Petersfield St Peter's41 3617 3525 5
Alton Eastbrooke31 5464 5549 4
Liss18 13274 10366 6
Horndean Kings & Blendworth25 7442 6341 7
Whitehill Hogmoor & Greatham27 6423 7230 12
Alton Wooteys24 8295 9313 8
Petersfield Causeway13 19317 8281 9
Four Marks & Medstead22 9252 11250 11
Rowlands Castle19 11180 17259 10
Headley21 10250 12197 16
Horndean Murray19 12218 14183 17
Clanfield18 14240 13220 13
Whitehill Pinewood17 15183 16200 14
Alton Westbrooke16 16158 18197 15
Petersfield Bell Hill9 22215 15150 19
Bentworth & Froyle11 21158 19176 18
Froxfield, Sheet & Steep14 18112 24114 21
Lindford5 27118 22114 20
Buriton & East Meon13 20110 25112 22
Horndean Catherington9 23118 21106 26
Petersfield Heath6 2590 29109 23
Alton Ashdell7 24113 23109 25
Alton Holybourne5 28108 26109 24
Grayshott6 26107 2798 27
Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers2 3190 2870 30
Horndean Downs2 3057 3173 29
Alton Amery3 2958 3057 31

Alton Whitedown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 202411
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Alton Whitedown in March 2025

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

1. Gurdons (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Cavalier Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Winstreet Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brick Kiln Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Duchess Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Bolle Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Downs Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Beechwood Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Lincoln Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kipling Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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