Crime Rate in Harbourside & Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harbourside & Town

The total recorded crimes in Harbourside & Town, Gosport, UK in May 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harbourside & Town crime rate of 5.60 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 Harbourside & Town, encompassing approximately 17,669 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (17.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Harbourside & Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Gosport Bus Station with total crimes: 7

How safe is Harbourside & Town?

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

  • Relative to Gosport:

    • In 2024, Harbourside & Town reported a higher crime volume than the Gosport average, with 1,353 crimes compared to 588. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Harbourside & Town witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Gosport.

    • In 2023, Harbourside & Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gosport average, with 1,064 crimes compared to 543. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Harbourside & Town witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Gosport.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Harbourside & Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Harbourside & Town has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 5.60 ranking 1th out of 13 in the Gosport, UK

In 2024, the total Harbourside & Town crimes were 1,353. The crime rate of Harbourside & Town in 2024 was 76.57 (year) or 6.38 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Gosport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harbourside & Town were around 1,064 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.22 (year) or 5.02 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Gosport.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harbourside & Town)CrimesRank (Harbourside & Town)CrimesRank (Harbourside & Town)
Forton91 31,127 21,004 2
Grange & Alver Valley94 2909 3815 3
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

Harbourside & Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 464 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202528
March 202535
February 202521
January 202532
December 202431
November 202433
October 202443
September 202427
August 202441
July 202442
June 202456
May 202442

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 202516
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20249
October 202411
September 20248
August 202433
July 202425
June 202436
May 202417

A total of 333 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202515
March 202519
February 202527
January 202520
December 202425
November 202419
October 202440
September 202441
August 202418
July 202416
June 202442
May 202418

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20258
February 20252
January 20254
December 202410
November 202414
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20256
February 20258
January 20252
December 20249
November 202410
October 20245
September 20246
August 202410
July 202413
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
October 20243
September 20241
August 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
October 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20242

High Crime Locations Harbourside & Town in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Bicycle theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Public order1
3. Gosport Bus Station (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. High Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Thorngate Way (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Trinity Green (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Ordnance Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Ferry Terminal (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Mumby Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1

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