Crime Rate in Horndean Downs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horndean Downs

The total recorded crimes in Horndean Downs, East Hampshire, UK in March 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horndean Downs crime rate of 0.31 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 Horndean Downs, encompassing approximately 6,523 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Horndean Downs Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Michaels Way with total crimes: 1
  • Juniper Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Horndean Downs?

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

  • Relative to East Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Horndean Downs demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hampshire average, with 57 crimes compared to 250.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Horndean Downs recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Horndean Downs had fewer crimes than the East Hampshire average, with 73 crimes compared to 241. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Horndean Downs recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Horndean Downs Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Horndean Downs has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 0.31 ranking 30th out of 30 in the East Hampshire, UK

In 2024, the total Horndean Downs crimes were 57. The crime rate of Horndean Downs in 2024 was 8.74 (year) or 0.73 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Horndean Downs were around 73 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.19 (year) or 0.93 (month) ranking 29 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
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
Alton Amery3 2958 3057 31

Horndean Downs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

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

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (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 Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Horndean Downs in March 2025

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

1. St Michaels Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Juniper Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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