Crime Rate in Alverstoke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alverstoke

The total recorded crimes in Alverstoke, Gosport, UK in July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alverstoke crime rate of 2.99 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 Alverstoke, encompassing approximately 15,397 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Alverstoke Crime Hotspots

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

  • B3333 with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Village Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Alverstoke?

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

  • Relative to Gosport:

    • In 2024, Alverstoke demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gosport average, with 333 crimes compared to 588.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Alverstoke recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Gosport.

    • In 2023, Alverstoke had fewer crimes than the Gosport average, with 437 crimes compared to 543. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Alverstoke recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Gosport.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gosport, Alverstoke has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Alverstoke Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Alverstoke has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 2.99 ranking 6th out of 13 in the Gosport, UK

In 2024, the total Alverstoke crimes were 333. The crime rate of Alverstoke in 2024 was 21.63 (year) or 1.80 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Gosport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alverstoke were around 437 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.38 (year) or 2.37 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Gosport.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alverstoke)CrimesRank (Alverstoke)CrimesRank (Alverstoke)
Harbourside & Town151 11,353 11,064 1
Forton104 21,127 21,004 2
Grange & Alver Valley68 3909 3815 3
Rowner & Holbrook51 5706 4672 4
Bridgemary54 4629 5521 6
Elson33 10528 6535 5
Brockhurst & Privett34 8498 7520 7
Lee West36 7346 11342 11
Leesland & Newtown33 9443 8468 8
Peel Common29 13402 9430 10
Hardway32 11400 10259 13
Anglesey30 12314 13286 12
Lee East12 14238 14244 14

Alverstoke 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
August 20244

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202511
May 202510
April 202516
March 20256
February 202514
January 202510
December 20248
November 20246
October 202412
September 20248
August 20247

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

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20258
April 20252
March 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20257
April 202511
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20249

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

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
September 20244

High Crime Locations Alverstoke in July 2025

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

1. B3333 (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Possession of weapons1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
3. Village Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. South Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
6. Bay Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Privett Place (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Tower Close (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sandford Avenue (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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