Crime Rate in Hart Plain: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hart Plain

The total recorded crimes in Hart Plain, Havant, UK in May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hart Plain crime rate of 2.92 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Hart Plain Crime Hotspots

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

  • Puffin Walk with total crimes: 7
  • Robin Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Grebe 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 May 2025 the Hart Plain has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 2.92 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hart Plain)CrimesRank (Hart Plain)CrimesRank (Hart Plain)
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
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
Cowplain40 12496 14425 14
Purbrook34 14518 13464 13

Hart Plain Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 202410
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202522
March 202520
February 202532
January 202536
December 202427
November 202440
October 202416
September 202435
August 202429
July 202431
June 202470
May 202433

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 202413
September 20243
August 20242
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20248
September 202410
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 202511
January 20251
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
August 20244
May 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 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
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
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. 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 May 2025

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

1. Puffin Walk (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Robin Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Grebe Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Woodcroft Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
5. Dove Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Hudson Gardens (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Albretia Avenue (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Chaffinch Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Merlin Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. Kingfisher Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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