Crime Rate in Purbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Purbrook

The total recorded crimes in Purbrook, Havant, UK in July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Purbrook crime rate of 3.25 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 Purbrook, encompassing approximately 15,366 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Purbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Delphi Way with total crimes: 5
  • Post Office Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Purbrook?

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

  • Relative to Havant:

    • In 2024, Purbrook demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Havant average, with 518 crimes compared to 897.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Purbrook recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Havant.

    • In 2023, Purbrook had fewer crimes than the Havant average, with 464 crimes compared to 805. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Purbrook recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Havant.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Purbrook Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Purbrook has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 3.25 ranking 12th out of 13 in the Havant, UK

In 2024, the total Purbrook crimes were 518. The crime rate of Purbrook in 2024 was 33.71 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Havant.

In 2023, the total crimes in Purbrook were around 464 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.20 (year) or 2.52 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Havant.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Purbrook)CrimesRank (Purbrook)CrimesRank (Purbrook)
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
Hayling West56 10633 11587 12
Cowplain39 14496 14425 14

Purbrook 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 28 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 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 20 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 (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202517
May 202516
April 202516
March 202522
February 202516
January 202523
December 202420
November 202418
October 202423

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20247
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 202416

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Purbrook in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Delphi Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
3. Post Office Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Park Farm Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Sydney Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
7. Blossom Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Morelands Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Tor Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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