Crime Rate in Binsted, Bentley & Selborne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Binsted, Bentley & Selborne

The total recorded crimes in Binsted, Bentley & Selborne, East Hampshire, UK in May 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Binsted, Bentley & Selborne crime rate of 190.55 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 Binsted, Bentley & Selborne, encompassing approximately 272 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wyck Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Blackmoor Road with total crimes: 6
  • Sickles Lane with total crimes: 6

How safe is Binsted, Bentley & Selborne?

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

  • Relative to East Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Binsted, Bentley & Selborne reported a higher crime volume than the East Hampshire average, with 639 crimes compared to 250. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Binsted, Bentley & Selborne witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

    • In 2023, Binsted, Bentley & Selborne experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hampshire average, with 644 crimes compared to 241. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Binsted, Bentley & Selborne witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hampshire, Binsted, Bentley & Selborne has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Binsted, Bentley & Selborne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Binsted, Bentley & Selborne has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 190.55 ranking 3th out of 30 in the East Hampshire, UK

In 2024, the total Binsted, Bentley & Selborne crimes were 639. The crime rate of Binsted, Bentley & Selborne in 2024 was 2341.52 (year) or 195.13 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Binsted, Bentley & Selborne were around 644 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2359.84 (year) or 196.65 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Binsted, Bentley & Selborne)CrimesRank (Binsted, Bentley & Selborne)CrimesRank (Binsted, Bentley & Selborne)
Whitehill Chase65 2622 2650 1
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
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

Binsted, Bentley & Selborne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20259
December 20249
November 20243
October 202410
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
February 20254
January 20253
November 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 202515
December 202416
November 202410
October 202410
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202524
March 202519
February 202510
January 202515
December 202429
November 202412
October 202410
September 202411
August 202422
July 202411
June 202438
May 202412

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
December 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
March 20259
February 20257
January 20258
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20249
July 20247
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202515
March 202521
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 202410
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
October 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
June 20246

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
October 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Binsted, Bentley & Selborne in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Binsted, Bentley & Selborne postcode area is presented below.

1. Wyck Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Blackmoor Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
3. Sickles Lane (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Bracken Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Blacknest Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Binsted Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Boundary Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order3

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