Havant Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Havant's August 2025 crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents places it 3.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a slight but notable edge. This figure, however, masks a deeply imbalanced crime profile dominated by violent offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 84.8% of all reported crimes, with 839 incidents recorded — a rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents. This is 130% above the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.9 per 1,000. The sheer volume of violent crime contrasts sharply with the near-absence of property-related offences, which collectively made up just 15.2% of the total. Possession of weapons, at 56 incidents (0.4 per 1,000), was 344% above the UK average, while public order offences were 31% below the national benchmark. Seasonal factors may partially explain these patterns: August, as a peak holiday month, typically sees increased social activity and tourism, which could contribute to higher rates of violence and weapons possession. However, the absence of significant property crime — such as burglary (1 incident) and vehicle crime (1 incident) — is inconsistent with typical seasonal trends in areas with high tourist traffic. This anomaly may reflect effective policing strategies, improved community engagement, or unique local characteristics that mitigate property crime risks. The contrast between Havant's violent crime rates and its property crime rates raises questions about the underlying drivers of criminal activity in the area, particularly in a month traditionally associated with increased outdoor activity and temporary population shifts.

August 2025 saw a dramatic 273.3% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 15 to 56 incidents. This surge, coupled with an 81.2% rise in violent and sexual offences, underscores a significant shift in the crime mix, with violent crime accounting for 84.8% of all reported incidents. Such a dominance of violent crime over property-related offences is striking, particularly when compared to the UK average where violent crime typically represents around 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This 130% gap highlights a localised challenge that may be influenced by factors such as summer social activities or increased policing focus on high-risk areas. Conversely, several property-related categories — including burglary, vehicle crime, and shoplifting — fell to historically low levels, with some categories seeing reductions of over 90% compared to the previous month. For residents, the most immediate concern is the sharp rise in violent crime, which now far exceeds national benchmarks and may warrant closer attention from local authorities.

Havant's crime rate in August 2025 remained stable compared to July, falling by just 1.9% to 7.8 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in overall crime trends, though the composition of crimes tells a different story. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 32 crimes per day, a figure that reflects both the volume of incidents and the local population density. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 128 residents over the course of August — a measure that contextualises the scale of crime relative to the population. This rate, while slightly below the UK average, highlights a stark contrast in crime types: while violent crime dominates, property-related offences are lower than national averages. Such disparities may reflect Havant's unique social dynamics or policing strategies that have historically targeted high-impact categories like violence and sexual offences.