Crime Rate in Emsworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Emsworth

The total recorded crimes in Emsworth, Havant, UK in July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Emsworth crime rate of 3.75 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 Emsworth, encompassing approximately 13,870 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Emsworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Diana Close with total crimes: 4
  • B2148 with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Emsworth?

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

  • Relative to Havant:

    • In 2024, Emsworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Havant average, with 697 crimes compared to 897.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Emsworth recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Havant.

    • In 2023, Emsworth had fewer crimes than the Havant average, with 612 crimes compared to 805. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Emsworth recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Havant.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Emsworth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Emsworth has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 3.75 ranking 11th out of 13 in the Havant, UK

In 2024, the total Emsworth crimes were 697. The crime rate of Emsworth in 2024 was 50.25 (year) or 4.19 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Havant.

In 2023, the total crimes in Emsworth were around 612 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.12 (year) or 3.68 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Havant.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Emsworth)CrimesRank (Emsworth)CrimesRank (Emsworth)
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
Barncroft46 13742 8626 10
Stakes59 9631 12665 9
Hayling West56 10633 11587 12
Purbrook50 12518 13464 13
Cowplain39 14496 14425 14

Emsworth 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 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 Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202515
May 202525
April 202524
March 202520
February 202520
January 202517
December 202413
November 202419
October 202414
September 202418
August 202422

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 202510
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
December 20244

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20256
March 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 202412
August 202415

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20245

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
November 20241

High Crime Locations Emsworth in July 2025

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

1. Diana Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. B2148 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Coldharbour Farm Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Palmer'S Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brook Gardens (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fairlea Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Path (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
9. Watercress Terrace (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Lisle Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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