Crime Rate in Horndean Murray: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horndean Murray

The total recorded crimes in Horndean Murray, East Hampshire, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horndean Murray crime rate of 2.06 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 Murray, encompassing approximately 5,346 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Horndean Murray Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bowes-Lyon Court with total crimes: 4
  • Merchistoun Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rodney Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Horndean Murray?

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

  • Relative to East Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Horndean Murray demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hampshire average, with 218 crimes compared to 250.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Horndean Murray witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

    • In 2023, Horndean Murray had fewer crimes than the East Hampshire average, with 183 crimes compared to 241. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Horndean Murray recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Horndean Murray Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Horndean Murray has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 2.06 ranking 21th out of 30 in the East Hampshire, UK

In 2024, the total Horndean Murray crimes were 218. The crime rate of Horndean Murray in 2024 was 40.77 (year) or 3.40 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Horndean Murray were around 183 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.23 (year) or 2.85 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horndean Murray)CrimesRank (Horndean Murray)CrimesRank (Horndean Murray)
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
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

Horndean Murray Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 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 (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Robbery (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202512
February 20253
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241
July 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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations Horndean Murray in May 2025

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

1. Bowes-Lyon Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. Merchistoun Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rodney Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St Ann'S Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Cunningham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Jodrell Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.