Crime Rate in Emsworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Emsworth

The total recorded crimes in Emsworth, Havant, UK in March 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Emsworth crime rate of 3.24 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Emsworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coldharbour Farm Road with total crimes: 5
  • Washington Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Emsworth has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 3.24 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Havant)CrimesRank (Havant)CrimesRank (Havant)
St Faith's118 11,927 11,342 1
Battins76 41,329 21,150 2
Warren Park95 21,008 5968 4
Waterloo86 31,132 31,094 3
Bondfields68 51,102 4943 6
Hart Plain48 11883 6950 5
Stakes59 6631 12665 9
Bedhampton54 7791 7780 7
Hayling East48 10675 10666 8
Barncroft49 9742 8626 10
Hayling West53 8633 11587 12
Purbrook46 12518 13464 13
Cowplain38 14496 14425 14

Emsworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202520
January 202517
December 202413
November 202419
October 202414
September 202418
August 202422
July 202427
June 202440
May 202413
April 202425

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 202412
August 202415
July 202412
June 202418
May 20248
April 202411

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 202410
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 202424
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 10 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
January 20251
December 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Emsworth in March 2025

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

1. Coldharbour Farm Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Washington Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Elderfield Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Tudor Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Allendale Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Neville Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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