Crime Rate in Purbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Purbrook

The total recorded crimes in Purbrook, Havant, UK in March 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Purbrook crime rate of 2.99 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Purbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Oracle Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Athena Avenue 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Purbrook has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 2.99 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.

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
Hayling West53 8633 11587 12
Emsworth45 13697 9612 11
Cowplain38 14496 14425 14

Purbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202516
January 202523
December 202420
November 202418
October 202423
September 202420
August 202426
July 202412
June 202452
May 202424
April 202414

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244
June 202410
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
July 20244
April 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20247
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 202416
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20247

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

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Purbrook in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Oracle Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
3. Athena Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sydney Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Minerva Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
6. Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Alameda Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Crookhorn Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Applewood Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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