Crime Rate in Rowlands Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rowlands Castle

The total recorded crimes in Rowlands Castle, East Hampshire, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rowlands Castle crime rate of 19.98 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Rowlands Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redhill Road with total crimes: 4
  • Oaktree Close with total crimes: 2
  • Oaklands Avenue 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 July 2025 the Rowlands Castle has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 19.98 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rowlands Castle)CrimesRank (Rowlands Castle)CrimesRank (Rowlands Castle)
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
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
Horndean Downs11 2257 3173 29
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

Rowlands Castle 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 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 202510
January 20259
December 20246
November 20249
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
November 20244
September 20243
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Rowlands Castle in July 2025

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

1. Redhill Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Oaktree Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Oaklands Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Whichers Gate Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Durrants Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Durrants Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Whichers Gate Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Kings Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Deer Leap Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Rowlands Castle (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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