Alton East Hampshire Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Alton (East Hampshire) recorded a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents in June 2025, placing it 40.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistently lower crime profile than the national average, particularly in property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 56% of all reported crimes (51 incidents), with a rate of 2.7 per 1,000. This category remains 6% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors may contribute to this divergence. Anti-social behaviour followed at 17.6% of total crimes (16 incidents), with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000—44% below the national average. The low crime rate in property crimes (17 incidents, 18.7% of total) contrasts sharply with the UK average, where property crime typically makes up a larger share. June, as the start of summer, may influence these patterns: longer daylight hours and the early phase of tourism could reduce opportunities for certain crimes, though the increase in violence and sexual offences suggests other dynamics at play. The area's character as a built-up part of East Hampshire—with its mix of residential and commercial zones—may explain the relative focus on violent crime compared to other regions. Seasonal factors, such as the start of the summer holidays, could also contribute to fluctuations in crime types, with some categories showing significant month-on-month changes.

June 2025 saw an 18.6% increase in violence and sexual offences compared to May, rising from 43 to 51 incidents. This category remains 6% below the UK average at 2.7 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast between local and national trends. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 80% (from 5 to 1 incidents), and drugs-related crimes dropped by 75% (from 4 to 1). These decreases may reflect seasonal factors, as June marks the start of summer when retail activity shifts to outdoor spaces. Anti-social behaviour remains significantly below the UK average at 0.8 per 1,000 (44% below), suggesting community cohesion may be a contributing factor. The sharp rise in 'other crime' (from 0 to 1 incident) indicates a need for further analysis of emerging patterns. For residents, the 80% drop in shoplifting offers a tangible example of how crime trends can fluctuate month-on-month.

Alton's crime rate in June 2025 fell by 17.2% compared to the previous month, dropping from 5.7 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of June, when longer daylight hours and the early start of summer may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported over the 30-day period, translating to roughly one reported crime for every 211 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a clear snapshot of how frequently residents might encounter crime in their local area. When compared to the UK average, Alton's rate remains 40.7% below the national figure, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile than the rest of the country. The population-scaled perspective shows that, despite the drop from May, the area still maintains a significantly lower risk profile than the national average, particularly in property crime categories.