Crime Rate in Gosport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gosport

The total recorded crimes in Gosport, UK in May 2025 are around 688 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gosport crime rate of 8.40 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 Gosport, encompassing approximately 81,949 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (277) incidents (8.20% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (98) incidents (38.03% increase)
  • Public order: (63) incidents (26.00% increase)
Gosport Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Salt Meat Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Ford Road with total crimes: 9

Gosport Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

How safe is Gosport?

To understand the safety of Gosport, we need to analyze Gosport 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:

    • Gosport has recorded 8,226 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 100.38 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 132 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,597 crimes with a crime rate of 92.70, ranking it 143 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Gosport demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hampshire average, with 8226 crimes compared to 10291.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Gosport witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Gosport had fewer crimes than the Hampshire average, with 7,597 crimes compared to 9,558. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Gosport witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

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

Gosport Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Harbourside & Town (99 crimes), and the safest, Lee West (16 crimes), is 83 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Gosport.

Similarly, the area of Gosport Town (168 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Alverstoke & Privett (31 crimes), with a difference of 137 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Gosport.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Harbourside & Town99
Grange & Alver Valley94
Forton91
Bridgemary64
Rowner & Holbrook59

Safest Wards:

Alverstoke31
Hardway27
Lee East25
Anglesey18
Lee West16

Most Dangerous Areas:

Gosport Town168
Rowner129
Bridgemary North71
Priddy's Hard & Brockhurst East57
Bridgemary South56

Safest Areas:

Brockhurst54
Elson47
Lee-on-the-Solent41
Clayhall & Anglesey34
Alverstoke & Privett31

Gosport Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gosport has recorded 688 crimes with crime rate of 8.40 ranking 140th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2024, the total Gosport crimes were 8,226. The crime rate of Gosport in 2024 was 100.38 (year) or 8.36 (month) ranking it 132 danzarous in the UK. Gosport ranked 8 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gosport were around 7,597 crimes with yearly crime rate of 92.70 (year) or 7.73 (month) ranking 143 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hampshire, Gosport ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Gosport

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
Hart452 115,641 115,130 11
East Hampshire648 107,756 107,463 10
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
Rushmoor753 210,028 29,134 2

Gosport Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (277 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (98 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (256 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (71 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (293 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (64 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 268 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (283 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (59 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 250 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (279 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (286 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (72 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (271 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (71 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (297 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (124 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 343 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 95 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (622 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (176 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 350 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202526
March 202538
February 202510
January 202536
December 202426
November 202416
October 202421
September 202427
August 202433
July 202417
June 202454

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 644 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202539
March 202547
February 202532
January 202548
December 202445
November 202461
October 202464
September 202441
August 202446
July 202441
June 2024136

A total of 90 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 202511
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 202414
July 20246
June 202422

A total of 454 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202530
March 202535
February 202533
January 202535
December 202426
November 202438
October 202441
September 202438
August 202435
July 202447
June 202464

A total of 3725 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 310.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 622 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025277
April 2025256
March 2025293
February 2025268
January 2025283
December 2024250
November 2024279
October 2024286
September 2024271
August 2024297
July 2024343
June 2024622

A total of 152 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 202514
February 202510
January 202516
December 202420
November 202412
October 202410
September 202410
August 20247
July 202418
June 20248

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 954 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202598
April 202571
March 202564
February 202544
January 202559
December 202442
November 202438
October 202472
September 202471
August 2024124
July 202495
June 2024176

A total of 211 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202517
March 202523
February 202522
January 202517
December 202412
November 202416
October 202418
September 20249
August 202413
July 202414
June 202424

A total of 569 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202539
March 202539
February 202541
January 202530
December 202439
November 202441
October 202451
September 202465
August 202448
July 202450
June 202476

A total of 679 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202550
March 202555
February 202538
January 202535
December 202442
November 202440
October 202455
September 202446
August 202459
July 202470
June 2024126

A total of 88 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 202511
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 202410
August 202410
July 20249
June 202412

A total of 212 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20258
March 20257
February 202512
January 202511
December 202420
November 202411
October 202415
September 202426
August 202436
July 202419
June 202432

High Crime Locations Gosport in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Bicycle theft1
2. Salt Meat Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Ford Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
4. Anson Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
5. Mantle Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Willow Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1

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