Crime Rate in Barncroft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barncroft

The total recorded crimes in Barncroft, Havant, UK in July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barncroft crime rate of 4.02 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 Barncroft, encompassing approximately 11,440 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Barncroft Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Purbrook Way with total crimes: 5
  • Priorsdean Crescent with total crimes: 2

How safe is Barncroft?

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

  • Relative to Havant:

    • In 2024, Barncroft demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Havant average, with 742 crimes compared to 897.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barncroft recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Havant.

    • In 2023, Barncroft had fewer crimes than the Havant average, with 626 crimes compared to 805. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barncroft recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Havant.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Havant, Barncroft has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Barncroft Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Barncroft has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 4.02 ranking 13th out of 13 in the Havant, UK

In 2024, the total Barncroft crimes were 742. The crime rate of Barncroft in 2024 was 64.86 (year) or 5.40 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Havant.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barncroft were around 626 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.72 (year) or 4.56 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Havant.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barncroft)CrimesRank (Barncroft)CrimesRank (Barncroft)
St Faith's142 11,927 11,342 1
Battins101 21,329 21,150 2
Waterloo76 61,132 31,094 3
Bondfields85 31,102 4943 6
Warren Park83 41,008 5968 4
Hart Plain82 5883 6950 5
Bedhampton68 8791 7780 7
Hayling East74 7675 10666 8
Stakes59 9631 12665 9
Emsworth52 11697 9612 11
Hayling West56 10633 11587 12
Purbrook50 12518 13464 13
Cowplain39 14496 14425 14

Barncroft 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 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 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 Drugs (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202522
May 202538
April 202524
March 202523
February 202524
January 202529
December 202424
November 202434
October 202429

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
October 20244

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20259
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
January 20252

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Barncroft in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Purbrook Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Priorsdean Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chalton Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bransgore Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. St Michael'S Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Dockenfield Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park House Farm Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Thruxton Road (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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