Updated April 202611 areas
Hampshire Crime Rankings 2026
Hart is the safest area in Hampshire with a crime rate of 42.7 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 59.7 compares to a UK average of 81.3.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: April 2026 • Updated monthly
Hart
Safest in Hampshire
42.7 per 1k
Havant
Highest Crime in Hampshire
78.6 per 1k
81.3
UK Average
per 1k residents
8
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
trending_down
Hampshire's average crime rate of 59.7 per 1,000 residents is 21.6 below the UK average of 81.3.
Hampshire Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hart | 42.7 | -21.1% |
| 2 | East Hampshire | 44.2 | -10.5% |
| 3 | New Forest | 51.9 | -10.8% |
| 4 | Fareham | 53.7 | -6.9% |
| 5 | Winchester | 55.2 | +5.9% |
| 6 | Test Valley | 55.9 | -6.3% |
| 7 | Eastleigh | 60.9 | +3.9% |
| 8 | Basingstoke and Deane | 64.9 | -6.3% |
| 9 | Gosport | 74.0 | -1.6% |
| 10 | Rushmoor | 75.1 | -11.7% |
| 11 | Havant | 78.6 | +5.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Hampshire? expand_more
Hart has the lowest crime rate in Hampshire at 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Hampshire compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Hampshire is 59.7 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.3.
Is crime improving in Hampshire? expand_more
8 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