Crime Rate in Waterloo: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waterloo

The total recorded crimes in Waterloo, Havant, UK in May 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waterloo crime rate of 1.28 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Waterloo Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Milton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Waterloo has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 1.28 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waterloo)CrimesRank (Waterloo)CrimesRank (Waterloo)
St Faith's147 11,927 11,342 1
Battins82 31,329 21,150 2
Warren Park92 21,008 5968 4
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
Hayling West38 13633 11587 12
Cowplain40 12496 14425 14
Purbrook34 14518 13464 13

Waterloo Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 202523
February 202532
January 202527
December 202434
November 202434
October 202423
September 202429
August 202427
July 202427
June 202464
May 202426

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202510
February 20253
January 20258
December 20243
November 20246
October 202410
September 20248
August 20249
July 20246
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202511
February 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 20249
September 20248
August 20245
July 202420
June 202426
May 202420

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 208 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 202519
February 20259
January 202514
December 202417
November 202421
October 202423
September 202415
August 202413
July 202414
June 202422
May 202422

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Milton Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Maurepas Way (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. London Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Armstrong Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Andrew Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Forest End (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1

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