Crime Rate in Four Marks & Medstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Four Marks & Medstead

The total recorded crimes in Four Marks & Medstead, East Hampshire, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Four Marks & Medstead crime rate of 13.74 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 Four Marks & Medstead, encompassing approximately 2,620 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Four Marks & Medstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lapwing Way with total crimes: 11
  • Windmill Fields with total crimes: 6
  • Gardner Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Four Marks & Medstead?

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

  • Relative to East Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Four Marks & Medstead reported a higher crime volume than the East Hampshire average, with 252 crimes compared to 250. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Four Marks & Medstead witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

    • In 2023, Four Marks & Medstead experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hampshire average, with 250 crimes compared to 241. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Four Marks & Medstead witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hampshire, Four Marks & Medstead has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Four Marks & Medstead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Four Marks & Medstead has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 13.74 ranking 7th out of 30 in the East Hampshire, UK

In 2024, the total Four Marks & Medstead crimes were 252. The crime rate of Four Marks & Medstead in 2024 was 96.18 (year) or 8.01 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Four Marks & Medstead were around 250 crimes with yearly crime rate of 95.41 (year) or 7.95 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Four Marks & Medstead)CrimesRank (Four Marks & Medstead)CrimesRank (Four Marks & Medstead)
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
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
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

Four Marks & Medstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 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 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
February 20252
January 20251
October 20244
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202511
February 202517
January 20259
December 20245
November 202414
October 202414
September 202412
August 202417
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 20254
January 202531
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20252
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20245
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20245

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Four Marks & Medstead in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Four Marks & Medstead postcode area is presented below.

1. Lapwing Way (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour11
2. Windmill Fields (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
3. Gardner Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Prince'S Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Bighton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Hazel Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Bogmoor Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Beech Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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