Crime Rate in West Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Heath

The total recorded crimes in West Heath, Rushmoor, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Heath crime rate of 0.78 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Shelley Rise with total crimes: 6
  • Curly Bridge Close 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 May 2025 the West Heath has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 0.78 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Heath)CrimesRank (West Heath)CrimesRank (West Heath)
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
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

West Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 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 Shoplifting (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202516
March 202521
February 202511
January 202512
December 202412
November 202421
October 202421
September 202418
August 202414
July 202415
June 202430
May 202438

A total of 303 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 202415
November 202434
October 202461
September 202415
August 202422
July 202480
June 202438
May 20247

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20248
August 202412
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 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
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20241

High Crime Locations West Heath in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. Shelley Rise (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Curly Bridge Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
4. Newfield Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wren Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Kingsley Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Stubbs Moor Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Anglesey Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. North Farm Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
10. Dryden Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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