Updated March 202611 areas
Hampshire Crime Rankings 2026
Hart is the safest area in Hampshire with a crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 60.3 compares to a UK average of 81.5.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly
Hart
Safest in Hampshire
43.5 per 1k
Havant
Highest Crime in Hampshire
78.7 per 1k
81.5
UK Average
per 1k residents
5
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
trending_down
Hampshire's average crime rate of 60.3 per 1,000 residents is 21.2 below the UK average of 81.5.
Hampshire Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hart | 43.5 | +8.0% |
| 2 | East Hampshire | 45.1 | -0.6% |
| 3 | New Forest | 52.7 | -7.0% |
| 4 | Fareham | 53.9 | 0.0% |
| 5 | Test Valley | 56.7 | -3.6% |
| 6 | Winchester | 54.8 | +5.4% |
| 7 | Eastleigh | 60.9 | +6.8% |
| 8 | Basingstoke and Deane | 65.4 | +2.2% |
| 9 | Gosport | 75.7 | -18.2% |
| 10 | Rushmoor | 75.9 | -19.1% |
| 11 | Havant | 78.7 | +1.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Hampshire? expand_more
Hart has the lowest crime rate in Hampshire at 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Hampshire compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Hampshire is 60.3 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.5.
Is crime improving in Hampshire? expand_more
5 of 11 areas in Hampshire recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology