Crime Rate in Rowlands Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rowlands Castle

The total recorded crimes in Rowlands Castle, East Hampshire, UK in March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rowlands Castle crime rate of 23.72 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rowlands Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whichers Gate Road with total crimes: 3
  • Prospect Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Rowlands Castle has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 23.72 ranking 11th 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.

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
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
Horndean Downs2 3057 3173 29
Alton Amery3 2958 3057 31

Rowlands Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 20259
December 20246
November 20249
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 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
April 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Whichers Gate Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Prospect Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order2
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Finchdean Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Oaklands Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. College Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Yardlea Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dunnock Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Nuthatch Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Manor Lodge Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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