Emsworth Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Emsworth's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, 45.3% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This marked a significant divergence from national trends, with local patterns shaped by the area's character as a built-up district within Havant. The most common category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.5% of total incidents (17 cases), a rate of 1.4 per 1,000 — 40% below the UK average for this category. This contrasted sharply with the 52% above UK average for criminal damage and arson, which occurred at 0.7 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 0.5 per 1,000. The low overall rate aligned with Emsworth's status as a relatively small, mixed-use community with limited high-density residential zones. February's winter conditions, with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, likely contributed to the subdued crime environment. While property crimes (21 cases) slightly outnumbered violent crimes (17 cases), both categories remained well below the UK average. The absence of major retail hubs or nightlife areas may have limited opportunities for shoplifting and public order offences, which were 48% and 76% below UK rates respectively. This suggests that Emsworth's built-up area, while not immune to crime, operates within a different risk profile than larger urban centres.

February 2026 saw several notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime and other crime both surging by 100% compared to January, reflecting a sudden increase in incidents that had previously been absent. This spike in vehicle-related offences — from zero to three cases — may partly explain the 14% reduction in vehicle crime compared to the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 84.6% (from 13 to 2 cases), aligning with the 78% below UK average for this category. The decrease in public order offences (75% drop) and other theft (50% drop) suggests a seasonal moderation in disruptive incidents, consistent with February's typically low outdoor activity levels. Violence and sexual offences, while still the most common category, remained 40% below the UK average — a trend that may reflect Emsworth's demographic profile as a relatively stable, lower-density community. The 50% increase in shoplifting, though modest in absolute terms, highlights the need for continued vigilance in retail areas despite the overall crime rate remaining well below national averages. These fluctuations underscore the importance of contextual factors in shaping local crime dynamics.

Emsworth's crime rate in February 2026 fell 34.9% from the previous month's 5.4 per 1,000, marking a significant downward trend. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of early winter, when outdoor activities typically diminish and community interactions become more limited. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day — a figure that, while low, remains a reminder of the persistent need for vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 283 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to Emsworth's population of 12,182. This figure provides a tangible perspective for residents: the likelihood of encountering crime in Emsworth is substantially reduced compared to the national average. The population-scaled context reveals that Emsworth's lower crime rate is not merely a function of its size but also its geographic and social characteristics. As a built-up area within Havant, it benefits from the broader regional infrastructure while maintaining a distinct local identity that may contribute to its comparatively safe environment. These metrics collectively illustrate the value of maintaining local crime monitoring systems to track both long-term trends and short-term fluctuations.