Crime Rate in Havant: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Havant

The total recorded crimes in Havant, UK in May 2025 are around 900 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Havant crime rate of 7.25 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (412) incidents (13.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (111) incidents (38.75% increase)
  • Public order: (79) incidents (-20.20% decrease)
Havant Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brockenhurst Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Holman Close with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket 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 (147 crimes), and the safest, Purbrook (34 crimes), is 113 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Havant.

Similarly, the area of Central Havant & Langstone (147 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Waterlooville North East (14 crimes), with a difference of 133 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Havant.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Faith's147
Warren Park92
Battins82
Hart Plain70
Bondfields67

Safest Wards:

Bedhampton50
Hayling East48
Cowplain40
Hayling West38
Purbrook34

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Havant & Langstone147
Leigh Park87
Stockheath Common77
Barncroft & Warren Park71
West Leigh67

Safest Areas:

Waterlooville East28
Waterlooville North West28
Cowplain East27
South Hayling19
Waterlooville North East14

Havant Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Havant has recorded 900 crimes with crime rate of 7.25 ranking 196th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
Hart452 115,641 115,130 11
East Hampshire648 107,756 107,463 10
Fareham614 97,596 97,241 9
Test Valley766 89,864 88,839 8
Basingstoke and Deane1,233 714,907 613,698 7
New Forest1,038 613,884 713,661 6
Winchester755 510,633 59,929 5
Eastleigh945 412,101 411,172 4
Gosport688 18,226 37,597 1
Rushmoor753 210,028 29,134 2

Havant Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 445 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 144 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (938 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (260 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 316 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202528
March 202528
February 202532
January 202528
December 202429
November 202429
October 202417
September 202415
August 202418
July 202425
June 202446

A total of 1375 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 260 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025111
April 202580
March 202593
February 202599
January 202571
December 202486
November 2024113
October 2024126
September 202478
August 2024114
July 2024144
June 2024260

A total of 85 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 469 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202523
March 202519
February 20259
January 202539
December 202430
November 202444
October 202472
September 202429
August 202440
July 202444
June 2024108

A total of 1070 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202578
April 202570
March 202590
February 2025116
January 202588
December 202480
November 202497
October 202481
September 202485
August 202461
July 202464
June 2024160

A total of 990 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202577
April 202573
March 202569
February 202562
January 202571
December 202473
November 202479
October 202482
September 202477
August 202486
July 202491
June 2024150

A total of 287 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 202519
February 202516
January 202523
December 202416
November 202428
October 202437
September 202416
August 202425
July 202432
June 202446

A total of 150 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 202511
February 202512
January 202514
December 20248
November 202410
October 202418
September 202412
August 202419
July 202413
June 202416

A total of 5424 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 452.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 938 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025412
April 2025363
March 2025385
February 2025396
January 2025415
December 2024398
November 2024413
October 2024396
September 2024441
August 2024422
July 2024445
June 2024938

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 202416

A total of 1170 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202579
April 202599
March 202583
February 202566
January 202586
December 202466
November 202478
October 202473
September 202499
August 202495
July 2024136
June 2024210

A total of 248 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202518
March 202525
February 202514
January 202527
December 202426
November 202414
October 20248
September 202420
August 202411
July 202423
June 202442

A total of 734 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202544
March 202553
February 202546
January 202555
December 202454
November 202459
October 202456
September 202470
August 202480
July 202457
June 2024108

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242

High Crime Locations Havant in May 2025

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

1. Brockenhurst Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1
2. Holman Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
4. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Bicycle theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
6. Laburnum Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Burglary1

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