Crime Rate in Gosport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gosport

The total recorded crimes in Gosport, UK in July 2025 are around 713 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gosport crime rate of 8.70 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (301) incidents (18.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (125) incidents (60.26% increase)
  • Public order: (65) incidents (14.04% increase)
Gosport Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ferry Terminal with total crimes: 16
  • Pegasus Close with total crimes: 11
  • Carless Close with total crimes: 10

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 (151 crimes), and the safest, Lee East (12 crimes), is 139 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Gosport.

Similarly, the area of Gosport Town (224 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Elson (36 crimes), with a difference of 188 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Gosport.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Harbourside & Town151
Forton104
Grange & Alver Valley68
Bridgemary54
Rowner & Holbrook51

Safest Wards:

Elson33
Hardway32
Anglesey30
Peel Common29
Lee East12

Most Dangerous Areas:

Gosport Town224
Rowner88
Priddy's Hard & Brockhurst East75
Bridgemary South67
Lee-on-the-Solent48

Safest Areas:

Bridgemary North47
Alverstoke & Privett46
Clayhall & Anglesey42
Brockhurst40
Elson36

Gosport Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gosport has recorded 713 crimes with crime rate of 8.70 ranking 157th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
Hart426 115,641 115,130 11
East Hampshire627 107,756 107,463 10
Fareham680 97,596 97,241 9
Test Valley867 89,864 88,839 8
Basingstoke and Deane1,317 714,907 613,698 7
New Forest1,188 613,884 713,661 6
Winchester928 510,633 59,929 5
Eastleigh1,079 412,101 411,172 4
Havant1,013 312,564 111,272 3
Rushmoor840 210,028 29,134 2

Gosport 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 301 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 125 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (255 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (78 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 316 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202519
May 202546
April 202526
March 202538
February 202510
January 202536
December 202426
November 202416
October 202421
September 202427
August 202433

A total of 190 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202515
April 20258
March 20257
February 202512
January 202511
December 202420
November 202411
October 202415
September 202426
August 202436

A total of 76 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 605 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202557
May 202563
April 202550
March 202555
February 202538
January 202535
December 202442
November 202440
October 202455
September 202446
August 202459

A total of 521 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202532
May 202550
April 202539
March 202539
February 202541
January 202530
December 202439
November 202441
October 202451
September 202465
August 202448

A total of 216 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202518
May 202526
April 202517
March 202523
February 202522
January 202517
December 202412
November 202416
October 202418
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 886 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025125
June 202578
May 202598
April 202571
March 202564
February 202544
January 202559
December 202442
November 202438
October 202472
September 202471
August 2024124

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 155 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202519
May 202516
April 202511
March 202514
February 202510
January 202516
December 202420
November 202412
October 202410
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 3316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 276.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 301 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025301
June 2025255
May 2025277
April 2025256
March 2025293
February 2025268
January 2025283
December 2024250
November 2024279
October 2024286
September 2024271
August 2024297

A total of 416 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202525
May 202532
April 202530
March 202535
February 202533
January 202535
December 202426
November 202438
October 202441
September 202438
August 202435

A total of 83 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 202511
April 20254
March 202511
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 202414

A total of 556 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202552
May 202544
April 202539
March 202547
February 202532
January 202548
December 202445
November 202461
October 202464
September 202441
August 202446

High Crime Locations Gosport in July 2025

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

1. Ferry Terminal (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Other crime1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Pegasus Close (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
3. Carless Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Trinity Green (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Drugs1
Burglary1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson2

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