Crime Rate in Empress: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Empress

The total recorded crimes in Empress, Rushmoor, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Empress crime rate of 4.80 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 Empress, encompassing approximately 7,704 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Empress Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Empress?

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

  • Relative to Rushmoor:

    • In 2024, Empress demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rushmoor average, with 515 crimes compared to 771.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Empress recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Rushmoor.

    • In 2023, Empress had fewer crimes than the Rushmoor average, with 623 crimes compared to 703. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Empress recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Rushmoor.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Empress Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Empress has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 4.80 ranking 12th out of 12 in the Rushmoor, UK

In 2024, the total Empress crimes were 515. The crime rate of Empress in 2024 was 66.84 (year) or 5.57 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Rushmoor.

In 2023, the total crimes in Empress were around 623 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.86 (year) or 6.74 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Rushmoor.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Empress)CrimesRank (Empress)CrimesRank (Empress)
Cove and Southwood75 21,357 21,251 1
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
Fernhill39 11394 12359 13
St John's35 13386 13475 12

Empress Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 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 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20242
July 202411
June 202430
May 20247

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20253
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 202510
February 202512
January 202514
December 202411
November 20249
October 202411
September 20246
August 20243
July 202410
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Empress in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Victoria Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. St Michael'S Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. Firgrove Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
9. Buckland Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Farnborough Gate (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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