Crime Rate in Cove and Southwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cove and Southwood

The total recorded crimes in Cove and Southwood, Rushmoor, UK in May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cove and Southwood crime rate of 4.65 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 Cove and Southwood, encompassing approximately 16,112 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-31.03% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Cove and Southwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Westmead with total crimes: 8
  • Regiment Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Cove and Southwood?

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

  • Relative to Rushmoor:

    • In 2024, Cove and Southwood reported a higher crime volume than the Rushmoor average, with 1,357 crimes compared to 771. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cove and Southwood witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Rushmoor.

    • In 2023, Cove and Southwood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rushmoor average, with 1,251 crimes compared to 703. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cove and Southwood witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Rushmoor.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rushmoor, Cove and Southwood has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Cove and Southwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cove and Southwood has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 4.65 ranking 2th out of 12 in the Rushmoor, UK

In 2024, the total Cove and Southwood crimes were 1,357. The crime rate of Cove and Southwood in 2024 was 84.22 (year) or 7.02 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Rushmoor.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cove and Southwood were around 1,251 crimes with yearly crime rate of 77.64 (year) or 6.47 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Rushmoor.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cove and Southwood)CrimesRank (Cove and Southwood)CrimesRank (Cove and Southwood)
Wellington115 11,471 11,016 2
Rowhill74 3889 3942 3
Cherrywood73 4795 4758 4
St Mark's50 8690 8673 5
West Heath49 9776 5480 11
North Town60 5700 6671 6
Knellwood52 6696 7620 9
Aldershot Park43 10680 9662 7
Manor Park51 7679 10604 10
Empress37 12515 11623 8
Fernhill39 11394 12359 13
St John's35 13386 13475 12

Cove and Southwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (54 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (33 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202518
March 20259
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 202415
October 202416
September 202411
August 202413
July 202419
June 202440
May 202413

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20259
February 20252
January 202511
December 20246
November 20246
October 202411
September 202415
August 202410
July 202413
June 202416
May 202417

A total of 388 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202529
March 202525
February 202526
January 202518
December 202424
November 202430
October 202416
September 202421
August 202431
July 202438
June 202480
May 202430

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 202413
October 20243
September 20246
August 20248
July 202422
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 386 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202523
March 202528
February 202532
January 202554
December 202434
November 202433
October 202426
September 202421
August 202434
July 202430
June 202430
May 202423

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 202516
December 20241
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 20248
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Cove and Southwood in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Westmead (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Regiment Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
4. Maple Leaf Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Marrowbrook Lane (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
8. St Christophers Place (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. B3014 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Glenwood Court (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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