Crime Rate in Hayling East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hayling East

The total recorded crimes in Hayling East, Havant, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hayling East crime rate of 4.16 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 East, encompassing approximately 11,534 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Hayling East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheatlands Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Meath Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hayling East?

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

  • Relative to Havant:

    • In 2024, Hayling East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Havant average, with 675 crimes compared to 897.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hayling East recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Havant.

    • In 2023, Hayling East had fewer crimes than the Havant average, with 666 crimes compared to 805. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hayling East recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Havant.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hayling East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hayling East has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 4.16 ranking 11th out of 13 in the Havant, UK

In 2024, the total Hayling East crimes were 675. The crime rate of Hayling East in 2024 was 58.52 (year) or 4.88 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Havant.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hayling East were around 666 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.74 (year) or 4.81 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Havant.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hayling East)CrimesRank (Hayling East)CrimesRank (Hayling East)
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
Hart Plain70 4883 6950 5
Bedhampton50 10791 7780 7
Barncroft60 7742 8626 10
Emsworth59 8697 9612 11
Stakes52 9631 12665 9
Hayling West38 13633 11587 12
Cowplain40 12496 14425 14
Purbrook34 14518 13464 13

Hayling East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 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 (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 202413
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 202412
July 202416
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202525
March 202520
February 202522
January 202526
December 202426
November 202429
October 202419
September 202415
August 202424
July 202426
June 202438
May 202424

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 202411
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 20257
February 202513
January 202510
December 20246
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Hayling East in May 2025

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

1. Wheatlands Crescent (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Meath Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Sandy Point Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Poplar Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Restawyle Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Suntrap Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Spencer Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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