Crime Rate in Alton Wooteys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alton Wooteys

The total recorded crimes in Alton Wooteys, East Hampshire, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alton Wooteys crime rate of 2.25 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 Wooteys, encompassing approximately 10,658 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Alton Wooteys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edward Road with total crimes: 3
  • Allen Close with total crimes: 3
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2

How safe is Alton Wooteys?

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

  • Relative to East Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Alton Wooteys reported a higher crime volume than the East Hampshire average, with 295 crimes compared to 250. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Alton Wooteys witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Alton Wooteys experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hampshire average, with 313 crimes compared to 241. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Alton Wooteys witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hampshire, Alton Wooteys has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Alton Wooteys Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Alton Wooteys has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 2.25 ranking 8th out of 30 in the East Hampshire, UK

In 2024, the total Alton Wooteys crimes were 295. The crime rate of Alton Wooteys in 2024 was 27.68 (year) or 2.31 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alton Wooteys were around 313 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.37 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking 8 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
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
Alton Whitedown15 17139 2091 28
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 Wooteys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202521
January 202522
December 202410
November 202411
October 202413
September 202413
August 202411
July 202422
June 202422
May 202419
April 202412

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Alton Wooteys in March 2025

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

1. Edward Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Allen Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Aldersey Fields (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Mallards (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Hillside Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Anstey Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wren Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Spenser Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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