Crime Rate in Havant: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Havant

The total recorded crimes in Havant, UK in July 2025 are around 1,013 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Havant crime rate of 8.16 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 Havant, encompassing approximately 124,210 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (467) incidents (26.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (161) incidents (91.67% increase)
  • Public order: (99) incidents (26.92% increase)
Havant Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anderson Close with total crimes: 10
  • Nursling Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Robin Gardens with total crimes: 9

Havant Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

How safe is Havant?

To understand the safety of Havant, we need to analyze Havant crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Havant has recorded 12,564 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 101.15 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 128 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 11,272 crimes with a crime rate of 90.75, ranking it 153 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Havant reported a higher crime volume than the Hampshire average, with 12,564 crimes compared to 10,291. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Havant recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Havant experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hampshire average, with 11,272 crimes compared to 9,558. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Havant recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Havant is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hampshire, Havant has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

Havant Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St Faith's (142 crimes), and the safest, Cowplain (39 crimes), is 103 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Havant.

Similarly, the area of Central Havant & Langstone (142 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Waterlooville North East (16 crimes), with a difference of 126 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Havant.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Faith's142
Battins101
Bondfields85
Warren Park83
Hart Plain82

Safest Wards:

Hayling West56
Emsworth52
Purbrook50
Barncroft46
Cowplain39

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Havant & Langstone142
Leigh Park89
West Leigh85
Stockheath Common82
Cowplain West76

Safest Areas:

Waterlooville North West39
South Hayling36
Waterlooville East26
Cowplain East25
Waterlooville North East16

Havant Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Havant has recorded 1,013 crimes with crime rate of 8.16 ranking 179th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2024, the total Havant crimes were 12,564. The crime rate of Havant in 2024 was 101.15 (year) or 8.43 (month) ranking it 128 danzarous in the UK. Havant ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Havant were around 11,272 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.75 (year) or 7.56 (month) ranking 153 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hampshire, Havant ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Havant

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
Hart426 115,641 115,130 11
East Hampshire627 107,756 107,463 10
Fareham680 97,596 97,241 9
Test Valley867 89,864 88,839 8
Basingstoke and Deane1,317 714,907 613,698 7
New Forest1,188 613,884 713,661 6
Winchester928 510,633 59,929 5
Eastleigh1,079 412,101 411,172 4
Gosport713 18,226 37,597 1
Rushmoor840 210,028 29,134 2

Havant 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 467 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 161 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (369 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (84 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (412 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (111 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (363 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (99 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (385 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (93 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 396 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 116 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (415 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (88 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 398 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 86 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (413 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (113 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (396 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (126 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (441 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (99 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (422 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (114 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1001 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202599
June 202578
May 202579
April 202599
March 202583
February 202566
January 202586
December 202466
November 202478
October 202473
September 202499
August 202495

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 241 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202517
May 202515
April 202514
March 202519
February 202516
January 202523
December 202416
November 202428
October 202437
September 202416
August 202425

A total of 1216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025161
June 202584
May 2025111
April 202580
March 202593
February 202599
January 202571
December 202486
November 2024113
October 2024126
September 202478
August 2024114

A total of 4877 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 406.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 467 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025467
June 2025369
May 2025412
April 2025363
March 2025385
February 2025396
January 2025415
December 2024398
November 2024413
October 2024396
September 2024441
August 2024422

A total of 291 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202525
May 202521
April 202528
March 202528
February 202532
January 202528
December 202429
November 202429
October 202417
September 202415
August 202418

A total of 233 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202533
May 202520
April 202518
March 202525
February 202514
January 202527
December 202426
November 202414
October 20248
September 202420
August 202411

A total of 143 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20257
May 20259
April 20258
March 202511
February 202512
January 202514
December 20248
November 202410
October 202418
September 202412
August 202419

A total of 83 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20252
May 20254
April 202510
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20248
October 20248
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 380 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202531
May 202512
April 202523
March 202519
February 20259
January 202539
December 202430
November 202444
October 202472
September 202429
August 202440

A total of 991 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202579
May 202578
April 202570
March 202590
February 2025116
January 202588
December 202480
November 202497
October 202481
September 202485
August 202461

A total of 848 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202554
May 202577
April 202573
March 202569
February 202562
January 202571
December 202473
November 202479
October 202482
September 202477
August 202486

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 683 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202561
May 202552
April 202544
March 202553
February 202546
January 202555
December 202454
November 202459
October 202456
September 202470
August 202480

High Crime Locations Havant in July 2025

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

1. Anderson Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
2. Nursling Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Robin Gardens (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
4. Chidham Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime1
5. Puffin Walk (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery1
Other crime1

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