Crime Rate in Horndean Downs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horndean Downs

The total recorded crimes in Horndean Downs, East Hampshire, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horndean Downs crime rate of 1.69 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Horndean Downs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Draycote Road with total crimes: 3
  • First Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Viking Way with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the East Hampshire.

    • 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 areas in the East Hampshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Horndean Downs has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 1.69 ranking 22th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horndean Downs)CrimesRank (Horndean Downs)CrimesRank (Horndean Downs)
Whitehill Chase44 4622 2650 1
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne59 1639 1644 2
Petersfield St Peter's48 2617 3525 5
Bramshott & Liphook46 3589 4570 3
Alton Eastbrooke37 6464 5549 4
Alton Wooteys41 5295 9313 8
Liss17 12274 10366 6
Horndean Kings & Blendworth14 19442 6341 7
Whitehill Hogmoor & Greatham33 9423 7230 12
Petersfield Causeway36 7317 8281 9
Four Marks & Medstead35 8252 11250 11
Rowlands Castle16 14180 17259 10
Alton Whitedown19 10139 2091 28
Clanfield17 11240 13220 13
Headley15 15250 12197 16
Petersfield Bell Hill16 13215 15150 19
Whitehill Pinewood14 16183 16200 14
Horndean Murray14 20218 14183 17
Alton Westbrooke14 18158 18197 15
Alton Ashdell14 17113 23109 25
Bentworth & Froyle9 25158 19176 18
Lindford4 29118 22114 20
Froxfield, Sheet & Steep11 21112 24114 21
Horndean Catherington10 24118 21106 26
Buriton & East Meon11 23110 25112 22
Petersfield Heath5 2890 29109 23
Alton Holybourne6 26108 26109 24
Grayshott6 27107 2798 27
Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers2 3190 2870 30
Alton Amery3 3058 3057 31

Horndean Downs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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
July 20251
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
September 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
September 20241
August 20241

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

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May 20251

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 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Horndean Downs in July 2025

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

1. Draycote Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. First Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Viking Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. St Hilda Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Northfield Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Ennerdale Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Well Copse Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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