Crime Rate in Hayling West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hayling West

The total recorded crimes in Hayling West, Havant, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hayling West crime rate of 5.08 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Hayling West Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Shore Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sinah Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Hayling West has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 5.08 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hayling West)CrimesRank (Hayling West)CrimesRank (Hayling West)
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
Hayling East48 11675 10666 8
Emsworth59 8697 9612 11
Stakes52 9631 12665 9
Cowplain40 12496 14425 14
Purbrook34 14518 13464 13

Hayling West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202520
March 202526
February 202527
January 202517
December 202411
November 202414
October 202420
September 202424
August 202424
July 202436
June 202448
May 202417

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

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

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
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 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20249
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 202410

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
September 20249
August 20248
July 20241
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. North Shore Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sinah Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Denhill Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Grayland Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Elwell Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. St Johns Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sea Front (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Westmead Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Mill Rythe Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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