Crime Rate in East Hampshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Hampshire

The total recorded crimes in East Hampshire, UK in May 2025 are around 648 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Hampshire crime rate of 5.15 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 East Hampshire, encompassing approximately 125,742 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (276) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (72) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Public order: (60) incidents (17.65% increase)
East Hampshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lapwing Way with total crimes: 11
  • Branson Road with total crimes: 10
  • Wyck Lane with total crimes: 9

East Hampshire Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

How safe is East Hampshire?

To understand the safety of East Hampshire, we need to analyze East Hampshire crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • East Hampshire has recorded 7,756 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 61.68 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 285 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,463 crimes with a crime rate of 59.35, ranking it 286 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hampshire:

    • In 2024, East Hampshire demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hampshire average, with 7756 crimes compared to 10291.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, East Hampshire witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Hampshire had fewer crimes than the Hampshire average, with 7,463 crimes compared to 9,558. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, East Hampshire witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, East Hampshire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hampshire, East Hampshire has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

East Hampshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Petersfield St Peter's (69 crimes), and the safest, Froxfield, Sheet & Steep (4 crimes), is 65 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across East Hampshire.

Similarly, the area of Petersfield South (76 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Horndean North (18 crimes), with a difference of 58 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Hampshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Petersfield St Peter's69
Whitehill Chase65
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne52
Whitehill Hogmoor & Greatham42
Bramshott & Liphook39

Safest Wards:

Horndean Downs6
Alton Holybourne6
Horndean Catherington4
Petersfield Heath4
Froxfield, Sheet & Steep4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Petersfield South76
Whitehill & Selborne66
Alton Ashdell, Whitedown & Amery59
Four Marks & Tisted59
Bordon Camp53

Safest Areas:

Bentley & Holybourne33
Liss & Hawkley25
Headley Down & Grayshott25
Clanfield & Finchdean21
Horndean North18

East Hampshire Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Hampshire has recorded 648 crimes with crime rate of 5.15 ranking 290th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 9 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2024, the total East Hampshire crimes were 7,756. The crime rate of East Hampshire in 2024 was 61.68 (year) or 5.14 (month) ranking it 285 danzarous in the UK. East Hampshire ranked 9 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Hampshire were around 7,463 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.35 (year) or 4.95 (month) ranking 286 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hampshire, East Hampshire ranked 9 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 10 as per crime rate of East Hampshire

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
Hart452 115,641 115,130 11
Fareham614 97,596 97,241 9
Test Valley766 89,864 88,839 8
Basingstoke and Deane1,233 714,907 613,698 7
New Forest1,038 613,884 713,661 6
Winchester755 510,633 59,929 5
Eastleigh945 412,101 411,172 4
Havant900 312,564 111,272 3
Gosport688 18,226 37,597 1
Rushmoor753 210,028 29,134 2

East Hampshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (276 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (72 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (204 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (76 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (226 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (66 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 219 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (242 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (76 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 199 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (255 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (237 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (64 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (220 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (58 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (245 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (72 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 281 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (494 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (140 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 362 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202529
March 202520
February 202523
January 202526
December 202428
November 202419
October 202447
September 202434
August 202432
July 202426
June 202448

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20248

A total of 482 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202555
March 202521
February 202531
January 202543
December 202429
November 202441
October 202438
September 202427
August 202441
July 202432
June 202480

A total of 755 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202572
April 202576
March 202566
February 202543
January 202576
December 202427
November 202438
October 202464
September 202451
August 202464
July 202464
June 2024114

A total of 655 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202547
March 202556
February 202535
January 202544
December 202457
November 202452
October 202438
September 202449
August 202457
July 202460
June 2024108

A total of 181 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 202516
February 20259
January 202517
December 20249
November 20249
October 202420
September 202415
August 202420
July 202419
June 202434

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 3098 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 258.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 494 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025276
April 2025204
March 2025226
February 2025219
January 2025242
December 2024199
November 2024255
October 2024237
September 2024220
August 2024245
July 2024281
June 2024494

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 698 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202559
March 202564
February 202538
January 202531
December 202439
November 202441
October 202452
September 202458
August 202472
July 202451
June 2024140

A total of 178 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202519
March 202512
February 202510
January 202512
December 202418
November 202415
October 202414
September 202410
August 202412
July 202417
June 202428

A total of 92 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 202511
December 20241
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 202428

A total of 434 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202545
March 202520
February 202528
January 202533
December 202422
November 202423
October 202423
September 202441
August 202442
July 202434
June 202486

A total of 663 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202551
March 202560
February 202539
January 202541
December 202432
November 202435
October 202451
September 202450
August 202453
July 202465
June 2024126

High Crime Locations East Hampshire in May 2025

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

1. Lapwing Way (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour11
2. Branson Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Vehicle crime1
Drugs1
3. Wyck Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
4. Lavant Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
5. School Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Vehicle crime1
Robbery1

To know about postcode areas in East Hampshire, visit East Hampshire information

  • 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.