Crime Rate in Four Marks & Medstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Four Marks & Medstead

The total recorded crimes in Four Marks & Medstead, East Hampshire, UK in July 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Four Marks & Medstead crime rate of 13.36 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 Four Marks & Medstead, encompassing approximately 2,620 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Four Marks & Medstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pheasant Close with total crimes: 3
  • Belmont Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Chaffinch Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Four Marks & Medstead?

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

  • Relative to East Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Four Marks & Medstead reported a higher crime volume than the East Hampshire average, with 252 crimes compared to 250. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Four Marks & Medstead witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

    • In 2023, Four Marks & Medstead experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hampshire average, with 250 crimes compared to 241. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Four Marks & Medstead witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hampshire, Four Marks & Medstead has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Four Marks & Medstead Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Four Marks & Medstead has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 13.36 ranking 8th out of 30 in the East Hampshire, UK

In 2024, the total Four Marks & Medstead crimes were 252. The crime rate of Four Marks & Medstead in 2024 was 96.18 (year) or 8.01 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Four Marks & Medstead were around 250 crimes with yearly crime rate of 95.41 (year) or 7.95 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Four Marks & Medstead)CrimesRank (Four Marks & Medstead)CrimesRank (Four Marks & Medstead)
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
Rowlands Castle16 14180 17259 10
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

Four Marks & Medstead 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 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 202515
April 202514
March 20254
January 202531
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 202510
April 20258
March 202511
February 202517
January 20259
December 20245
November 202414
October 202414
September 202412
August 202417

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20245
August 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 202510
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
February 20252
January 20251
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
January 20252

High Crime Locations Four Marks & Medstead in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Four Marks & Medstead postcode area is presented below.

1. Pheasant Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
2. Belmont Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Chaffinch Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Lapwing Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Boyneswood Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Elderberry Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Walker Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Abbey Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Hazel Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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