Crime Rate in Hart Plain: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hart Plain

The total recorded crimes in Hart Plain, Havant, UK in July 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hart Plain crime rate of 3.42 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 Hart Plain, encompassing approximately 24,002 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (280.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Hart Plain Crime Hotspots

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

  • Robin Gardens with total crimes: 10
  • Puffin Walk with total crimes: 8
  • Dove Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Hart Plain?

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

  • Relative to Havant:

    • In 2024, Hart Plain demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Havant average, with 883 crimes compared to 897.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hart Plain witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Havant.

    • In 2023, Hart Plain experienced a greater number of crimes than the Havant average, with 950 crimes compared to 805. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hart Plain witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Havant.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hart Plain Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hart Plain has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 3.42 ranking 5th out of 13 in the Havant, UK

In 2024, the total Hart Plain crimes were 883. The crime rate of Hart Plain in 2024 was 36.79 (year) or 3.07 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Havant.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hart Plain were around 950 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.58 (year) or 3.30 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Havant.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hart Plain)CrimesRank (Hart Plain)CrimesRank (Hart Plain)
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
Bedhampton68 8791 7780 7
Hayling East74 7675 10666 8
Barncroft46 13742 8626 10
Stakes59 9631 12665 9
Emsworth52 11697 9612 11
Hayling West56 10633 11587 12
Purbrook50 12518 13464 13
Cowplain39 14496 14425 14

Hart Plain 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 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (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 Anti-social behaviour 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 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202533
May 202531
April 202522
March 202520
February 202532
January 202536
December 202427
November 202440
October 202416
September 202435
August 202429

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 202510
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 202511
January 20251
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20248
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 202413
September 20243
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
August 20244

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Hart Plain in July 2025

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

1. Robin Gardens (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Puffin Walk (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Dove Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Chaffinch Green (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
5. Merlin Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
6. Linnet Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Fulmer Walk (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hobby Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Kingsdown Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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