Crime Rate in Rowlands Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rowlands Castle

The total recorded crimes in Rowlands Castle, East Hampshire, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rowlands Castle crime rate of 18.73 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 Rowlands Castle, encompassing approximately 801 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Rowlands Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oaklands Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Oaktree Close with total crimes: 2
  • Whichers Gate Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Rowlands Castle?

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

  • Relative to East Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Rowlands Castle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hampshire average, with 180 crimes compared to 250.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rowlands Castle recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

    • In 2023, Rowlands Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hampshire average, with 259 crimes compared to 241. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rowlands Castle witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rowlands Castle Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rowlands Castle has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 18.73 ranking 17th out of 30 in the East Hampshire, UK

In 2024, the total Rowlands Castle crimes were 180. The crime rate of Rowlands Castle in 2024 was 224.72 (year) or 18.73 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rowlands Castle were around 259 crimes with yearly crime rate of 323.35 (year) or 26.95 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rowlands Castle)CrimesRank (Rowlands Castle)CrimesRank (Rowlands Castle)
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
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

Rowlands Castle 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 (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 202510
January 20259
December 20246
November 20249
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
November 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Rowlands Castle in May 2025

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

1. Oaklands Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Oaktree Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Whichers Gate Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Durrants Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Woodlands Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Prospect Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Royal Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Finchdean Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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