Crime Rate in Grange & Alver Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Grange & Alver Valley

The total recorded crimes in Grange & Alver Valley, Gosport, UK in May 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Grange & Alver Valley crime rate of 5.31 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 Grange & Alver Valley, encompassing approximately 17,709 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
Grange & Alver Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mantle Close with total crimes: 9
  • Anson Close with total crimes: 8
  • Pegasus Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Grange & Alver Valley?

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

  • Relative to Gosport:

    • In 2024, Grange & Alver Valley reported a higher crime volume than the Gosport average, with 909 crimes compared to 588. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Grange & Alver Valley witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Gosport.

    • In 2023, Grange & Alver Valley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gosport average, with 815 crimes compared to 543. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Grange & Alver Valley witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Gosport.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gosport, Grange & Alver Valley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Grange & Alver Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Grange & Alver Valley has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 5.31 ranking 2th out of 13 in the Gosport, UK

In 2024, the total Grange & Alver Valley crimes were 909. The crime rate of Grange & Alver Valley in 2024 was 51.33 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Gosport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Grange & Alver Valley were around 815 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.02 (year) or 3.84 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Gosport.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Grange & Alver Valley)CrimesRank (Grange & Alver Valley)CrimesRank (Grange & Alver Valley)
Harbourside & Town99 11,353 11,064 1
Forton91 31,127 21,004 2
Rowner & Holbrook59 5706 4672 4
Bridgemary64 4629 5521 6
Elson41 8528 6535 5
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

Grange & Alver Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20252
March 20259
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 469 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202536
March 202532
February 202532
January 202528
December 202434
November 202441
October 202425
September 202438
August 202431
July 202450
June 202458
May 202425

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20255
February 20251
January 202514
December 202410
November 20247
October 202427
September 202413
August 202415
July 202415
June 202414
May 202414

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20257
February 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20249
September 202410
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 202412

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241

High Crime Locations Grange & Alver Valley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Grange & Alver Valley postcode area is presented below.

1. Mantle Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Anson Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
3. Pegasus Close (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Grange Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Carless Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Blanchard Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Vehicle crime1
7. Magennis Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Other theft1
8. Cornwell Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Oakthorn Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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