The total recorded crimes in Horndean Downs, East Hampshire, UK in May 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horndean Downs crime rate of 0.92 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 Horndean Downs, encompassing approximately 6,523 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Horndean Downs, we need to analyze Horndean Downs crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to East Hampshire:
In 2024, Horndean Downs demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hampshire average, with 57 crimes compared to 250.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Horndean Downs recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.
In 2023, Horndean Downs had fewer crimes than the East Hampshire average, with 73 crimes compared to 241. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Horndean Downs recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in East Hampshire, Horndean Downs has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Horndean Downs has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 0.92 ranking 27th out of 30 in the East Hampshire, UK
In 2024, the total Horndean Downs crimes were 57. The crime rate of Horndean Downs in 2024 was 8.74 (year) or 0.73 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the East Hampshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Horndean Downs were around 73 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.19 (year) or 0.93 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the East Hampshire.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Horndean Downs) | Crimes | Rank (Horndean Downs) | Crimes | Rank (Horndean Downs) | |
| Whitehill Chase | 65 | 2 | 622 | 2 | 650 | 1 |
| Binsted, Bentley & Selborne | 52 | 3 | 639 | 1 | 644 | 2 |
| Petersfield St Peter's | 69 | 1 | 617 | 3 | 525 | 5 |
| Bramshott & Liphook | 39 | 5 | 589 | 4 | 570 | 3 |
| Alton Eastbrooke | 36 | 6 | 464 | 5 | 549 | 4 |
| Whitehill Hogmoor & Greatham | 42 | 4 | 423 | 7 | 230 | 12 |
| Liss | 22 | 10 | 274 | 10 | 366 | 6 |
| Horndean Kings & Blendworth | 24 | 9 | 442 | 6 | 341 | 7 |
| Four Marks & Medstead | 36 | 7 | 252 | 11 | 250 | 11 |
| Alton Wooteys | 24 | 8 | 295 | 9 | 313 | 8 |
| Petersfield Causeway | 22 | 11 | 317 | 8 | 281 | 9 |
| Rowlands Castle | 15 | 17 | 180 | 17 | 259 | 10 |
| Headley | 21 | 12 | 250 | 12 | 197 | 16 |
| Clanfield | 15 | 16 | 240 | 13 | 220 | 13 |
| Bentworth & Froyle | 18 | 13 | 158 | 19 | 176 | 18 |
| Whitehill Pinewood | 7 | 25 | 183 | 16 | 200 | 14 |
| Horndean Murray | 11 | 21 | 218 | 14 | 183 | 17 |
| Lindford | 18 | 14 | 118 | 22 | 114 | 20 |
| Alton Westbrooke | 14 | 18 | 158 | 18 | 197 | 15 |
| Petersfield Bell Hill | 8 | 23 | 215 | 15 | 150 | 19 |
| Alton Whitedown | 16 | 15 | 139 | 20 | 91 | 28 |
| Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers | 13 | 19 | 90 | 28 | 70 | 30 |
| Alton Ashdell | 13 | 20 | 113 | 23 | 109 | 25 |
| Froxfield, Sheet & Steep | 4 | 31 | 112 | 24 | 114 | 21 |
| Horndean Catherington | 4 | 29 | 118 | 21 | 106 | 26 |
| Buriton & East Meon | 8 | 24 | 110 | 25 | 112 | 22 |
| Grayshott | 9 | 22 | 107 | 27 | 98 | 27 |
| Petersfield Heath | 4 | 30 | 90 | 29 | 109 | 23 |
| Alton Holybourne | 6 | 28 | 108 | 26 | 109 | 24 |
| Alton Amery | 7 | 26 | 58 | 30 | 57 | 31 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.
In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 6 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Horndean Downs postcode area is presented below.