Crime Rate in Waterloo: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waterloo

The total recorded crimes in Waterloo, Havant, UK in July 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waterloo crime rate of 1.59 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 Waterloo, encompassing approximately 47,711 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
Waterloo Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Waterloo?

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

  • Relative to Havant:

    • In 2024, Waterloo reported a higher crime volume than the Havant average, with 1,132 crimes compared to 897. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Waterloo witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Havant.

    • In 2023, Waterloo experienced a greater number of crimes than the Havant average, with 1,094 crimes compared to 805. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Waterloo witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Havant.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Havant, Waterloo has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Waterloo Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Waterloo has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 1.59 ranking 6th out of 13 in the Havant, UK

In 2024, the total Waterloo crimes were 1,132. The crime rate of Waterloo in 2024 was 36.24 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Havant.

In 2023, the total crimes in Waterloo were around 1,094 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.60 (year) or 3.05 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Havant.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waterloo)CrimesRank (Waterloo)CrimesRank (Waterloo)
St Faith's142 11,927 11,342 1
Battins101 21,329 21,150 2
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
Purbrook50 12518 13464 13
Cowplain39 14496 14425 14

Waterloo 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 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202522
May 202519
April 202514
March 202523
February 202532
January 202527
December 202434
November 202434
October 202423
September 202429
August 202427

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20255
May 202511
April 20258
March 202511
February 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 20249
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20255
April 20259
March 202510
February 20253
January 20258
December 20243
November 20246
October 202410
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 183 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202518
May 202512
April 20257
March 202519
February 20259
January 202514
December 202417
November 202421
October 202423
September 202415
August 202413

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
August 20245

A total of 3 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
August 20241

High Crime Locations Waterloo in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
4. Swiss Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Bernina Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Sickle Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Aysgarth Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. Milton Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dryden Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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