Crime Rate in Elson: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elson

The total recorded crimes in Elson, Gosport, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elson crime rate of 1.90 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Elson Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beryton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Alphage Road with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Elson has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 1.90 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elson)CrimesRank (Elson)CrimesRank (Elson)
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
Alverstoke46 6333 12437 9
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

Elson 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 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20243
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202519
May 202516
April 202512
March 202513
February 202522
January 202518
December 202420
November 202422
October 202432
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20258
April 20251
March 20257
February 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

High Crime Locations Elson in July 2025

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

1. Beryton Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery1
2. Alphage Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
4. Selsey Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Welch Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Brighton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Hewitt Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
8. Rydal Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Hamlet Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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