Crime Rate in Alton Wooteys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alton Wooteys

The total recorded crimes in Alton Wooteys, East Hampshire, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Alton Wooteys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barlow Mews with total crimes: 4
  • Fantails with total crimes: 2
  • Swallow Close 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 areas in the East Hampshire.

    • 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 areas in the East Hampshire.

  • 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 May 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alton Wooteys)CrimesRank (Alton Wooteys)CrimesRank (Alton Wooteys)
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
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
Alton Ashdell13 20113 23109 25
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 Wooteys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 202513
April 202515
March 202516
February 202521
January 202522
December 202410
November 202411
October 202413
September 202413
August 202411
July 202422
June 202422
May 202419

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Barlow Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Fantails (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Swallow Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wren Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Partridge Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wooteys Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Robin Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Anstey Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Plovers Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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