Crime Rate in Hayling West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hayling West

The total recorded crimes in Hayling West, Havant, UK in July 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hayling West crime rate of 7.48 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Hayling West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Grayland Close 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 areas in the Havant.

    • 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 areas in the Havant.

  • 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 July 2025 the Hayling West has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 7.48 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hayling West)CrimesRank (Hayling West)CrimesRank (Hayling West)
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
Emsworth52 11697 9612 11
Purbrook50 12518 13464 13
Cowplain39 14496 14425 14

Hayling West 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202527
May 202515
April 202520
March 202526
February 202527
January 202517
December 202411
November 202414
October 202420
September 202424
August 202424

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20249
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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 Hayling West in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Shoplifting1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Grayland Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Manor Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Dover Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Johns Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Manor Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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