Crime Rate in West Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Heath

The total recorded crimes in West Heath, Rushmoor, UK in July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Heath crime rate of 0.79 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 West Heath, encompassing approximately 63,013 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
West Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Kingsley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Shelley Rise with total crimes: 5

How safe is West Heath?

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

  • Relative to Rushmoor:

    • In 2024, West Heath reported a higher crime volume than the Rushmoor average, with 776 crimes compared to 771. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, West Heath witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Rushmoor.

    • In 2023, West Heath had fewer crimes than the Rushmoor average, with 480 crimes compared to 703. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Heath recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Rushmoor.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Heath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the West Heath has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 0.79 ranking 8th out of 12 in the Rushmoor, UK

In 2024, the total West Heath crimes were 776. The crime rate of West Heath in 2024 was 12.31 (year) or 1.03 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Rushmoor.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Heath were around 480 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.22 (year) or 1.10 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Rushmoor.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Heath)CrimesRank (West Heath)CrimesRank (West Heath)
Cove and Southwood76 41,357 21,251 1
Wellington137 11,471 11,016 2
North Town104 2700 6671 6
Rowhill76 5889 3942 3
Cherrywood83 3795 4758 4
St Mark's39 10690 8673 5
Aldershot Park74 6680 9662 7
Knellwood35 12696 7620 9
Manor Park62 7679 10604 10
Empress35 11515 11623 8
St John's41 9386 13475 12
Fernhill28 13394 12359 13

West Heath 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 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 202511
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20247

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202518
May 202518
April 202516
March 202521
February 202511
January 202512
December 202412
November 202421
October 202421

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
May 20258
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 202415
November 202434
October 202461

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations West Heath in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Kingsley Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Shelley Rise (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Curly Bridge Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Burns Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. North Farm Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Giffard Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lynn Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. Ashridge (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Blackthorn Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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