Crime Rate in Hayling West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hayling West

The total recorded crimes in Hayling West, Havant, UK in March 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hayling West crime rate of 7.08 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 Hayling West, encompassing approximately 7,487 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Hayling West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 4
  • North Shore Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sea Front with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hayling West?

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

  • Relative to Havant:

    • In 2024, Hayling West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Havant average, with 633 crimes compared to 897.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hayling West recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hayling West had fewer crimes than the Havant average, with 587 crimes compared to 805. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hayling West recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hayling West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hayling West has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 7.08 ranking 8th out of 13 in the Havant, UK

In 2024, the total Hayling West crimes were 633. The crime rate of Hayling West in 2024 was 84.55 (year) or 7.05 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Havant.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hayling West were around 587 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.40 (year) or 6.53 (month) ranking 12 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
Emsworth45 13697 9612 11
Purbrook46 12518 13464 13
Cowplain38 14496 14425 14

Hayling West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 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 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson 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 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20249
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202527
January 202517
December 202411
November 202414
October 202420
September 202424
August 202424
July 202436
June 202448
May 202417
April 202422

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 202410
July 20248
June 202424
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
September 20249
August 20248
July 20241
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20243
April 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hayling West in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
2. North Shore Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Sea Front (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Grayland Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Manor Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. St Johns Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Green Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs2

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