Crime Rate in Rowner & Holbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rowner & Holbrook

The total recorded crimes in Rowner & Holbrook, Gosport, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rowner & Holbrook crime rate of 4.33 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 Rowner & Holbrook, encompassing approximately 13,640 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Rowner & Holbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Connigar Close with total crimes: 5
  • Masten Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Beauchamp Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Rowner & Holbrook?

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

  • Relative to Gosport:

    • In 2024, Rowner & Holbrook reported a higher crime volume than the Gosport average, with 706 crimes compared to 588. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rowner & Holbrook witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Gosport.

    • In 2023, Rowner & Holbrook experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gosport average, with 672 crimes compared to 543. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rowner & Holbrook witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Gosport.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rowner & Holbrook Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rowner & Holbrook has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 4.33 ranking 5th out of 13 in the Gosport, UK

In 2024, the total Rowner & Holbrook crimes were 706. The crime rate of Rowner & Holbrook in 2024 was 51.76 (year) or 4.31 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Gosport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rowner & Holbrook were around 672 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.27 (year) or 4.11 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Gosport.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rowner & Holbrook)CrimesRank (Rowner & Holbrook)CrimesRank (Rowner & Holbrook)
Harbourside & Town99 11,353 11,064 1
Forton91 31,127 21,004 2
Grange & Alver Valley94 2909 3815 3
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

Rowner & Holbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 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 Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20257
January 20258
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 202510
January 20254
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 202411
July 20246

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202524
March 202531
February 202525
January 202528
December 202422
November 202418
October 202423
September 202432
August 202427
July 202423

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
December 20242
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20244
July 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Rowner & Holbrook in May 2025

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

1. Connigar Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Masten Crescent (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
3. Beauchamp Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. The Nook (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
5. Homer Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Franklin Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person1
7. Gorselands Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Turner Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Public order1
9. Vineside (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Sedgewick Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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