Crime Rate in Cowplain: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cowplain

The total recorded crimes in Cowplain, Havant, UK in May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cowplain crime rate of 2.28 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 Cowplain, encompassing approximately 17,530 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Cowplain Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holman Close with total crimes: 10
  • Fairy Crossway with total crimes: 6
  • Flag Walk with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cowplain?

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

  • Relative to Havant:

    • In 2024, Cowplain demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Havant average, with 496 crimes compared to 897.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cowplain recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Havant.

    • In 2023, Cowplain had fewer crimes than the Havant average, with 425 crimes compared to 805. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cowplain recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Havant.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cowplain Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cowplain has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 2.28 ranking 12th out of 13 in the Havant, UK

In 2024, the total Cowplain crimes were 496. The crime rate of Cowplain in 2024 was 28.29 (year) or 2.36 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Havant.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cowplain were around 425 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.24 (year) or 2.02 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Havant.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cowplain)CrimesRank (Cowplain)CrimesRank (Cowplain)
St Faith's147 11,927 11,342 1
Battins82 31,329 21,150 2
Warren Park92 21,008 5968 4
Waterloo61 61,132 31,094 3
Bondfields67 51,102 4943 6
Hart Plain70 4883 6950 5
Bedhampton50 10791 7780 7
Barncroft60 7742 8626 10
Hayling East48 11675 10666 8
Emsworth59 8697 9612 11
Stakes52 9631 12665 9
Hayling West38 13633 11587 12
Purbrook34 14518 13464 13

Cowplain Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202521
March 202521
February 202519
January 202510
December 202416
November 202414
October 202412
September 202431
August 20248
July 202424
June 202422
May 202417

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20249
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20248
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
September 20243
May 20242

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
August 20248
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Cowplain in May 2025

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

1. Holman Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Fairy Crossway (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Flag Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Grassmere Way (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Hitherwood Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Meadowsweet (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Padnell Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Damask Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Starina Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sheepwash Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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