Crime Rate in Buriton & East Meon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buriton & East Meon

The total recorded crimes in Buriton & East Meon, East Hampshire, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buriton & East Meon crime rate of 229.23 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 Buriton & East Meon, encompassing approximately 34 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Buriton & East Meon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Duncombe Road with total crimes: 1
  • North Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Buriton & East Meon?

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

  • Relative to East Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Buriton & East Meon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hampshire average, with 110 crimes compared to 250.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Buriton & East Meon recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

    • In 2023, Buriton & East Meon had fewer crimes than the East Hampshire average, with 112 crimes compared to 241. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Buriton & East Meon recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Buriton & East Meon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Buriton & East Meon has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 229.23 ranking 24th out of 30 in the East Hampshire, UK

In 2024, the total Buriton & East Meon crimes were 110. The crime rate of Buriton & East Meon in 2024 was 3151.86 (year) or 262.66 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buriton & East Meon were around 112 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3209.17 (year) or 267.43 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buriton & East Meon)CrimesRank (Buriton & East Meon)CrimesRank (Buriton & East Meon)
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
Alton Ashdell13 20113 23109 25
Froxfield, Sheet & Steep4 31112 24114 21
Horndean Catherington4 29118 21106 26
Grayshott9 22107 2798 27
Petersfield Heath4 3090 29109 23
Alton Holybourne6 28108 26109 24
Alton Amery7 2658 3057 31
Horndean Downs6 2757 3173 29

Buriton & East Meon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (5 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 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Buriton & East Meon in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Other theft1
2. Duncombe Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. North Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Heatherfield (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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