Crime Rate in Elson: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elson

The total recorded crimes in Elson, Gosport, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elson crime rate of 2.37 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 Elson, encompassing approximately 17,334 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Elson Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alphage Road with total crimes: 5
  • Beryl Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Hastings Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Elson?

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

  • Relative to Gosport:

    • In 2024, Elson demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gosport average, with 528 crimes compared to 588.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Elson witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Gosport.

    • In 2023, Elson had fewer crimes than the Gosport average, with 535 crimes compared to 543. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Elson witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Gosport.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Elson Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Elson has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 2.37 ranking 8th out of 13 in the Gosport, UK

In 2024, the total Elson crimes were 528. The crime rate of Elson in 2024 was 30.46 (year) or 2.54 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Gosport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Elson were around 535 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.86 (year) or 2.57 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Gosport.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elson)CrimesRank (Elson)CrimesRank (Elson)
Harbourside & Town99 11,353 11,064 1
Forton91 31,127 21,004 2
Grange & Alver Valley94 2909 3815 3
Rowner & Holbrook59 5706 4672 4
Bridgemary64 4629 5521 6
Brockhurst & Privett43 6498 7520 7
Leesland & Newtown41 7443 8468 8
Alverstoke31 10333 12437 9
Peel Common39 9402 9430 10
Hardway27 11400 10259 13
Lee West16 14346 11342 11
Anglesey18 13314 13286 12
Lee East25 12238 14244 14

Elson Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 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 20 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 202411
October 202410
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
March 202513
February 202522
January 202518
December 202420
November 202422
October 202432
September 202410
August 202412
July 202415
June 202432
May 202410

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20257
February 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
October 20243
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Elson in May 2025

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

1. Alphage Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Beryl Avenue (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Hastings Avenue (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
4. Tynedale Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Cotsworth Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Varos Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Elson Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Wandesford Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Wingate Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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