Havant Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a sharp shift in Havant's crime profile, with vehicle crime surging by 158.3% compared to May—a dramatic reversal from the previous month's trends. The overall crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents placed Havant 17.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a consistent pattern seen in recent months. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 43% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (9.9%) and shoplifting (9.3%). This mix reflects Havant's dual identity as a commuter town and a coastal resort, where high foot traffic in retail areas fuels shoplifting, while the presence of public spaces contributes to anti-social behaviour. Seasonal factors likely influenced the data: the start of summer and longer daylight hours may have encouraged outdoor activity, yet crime rates remained lower than the UK average. Violent crime rates in Havant (2.9 per 1,000) were slightly above the UK average (2.9 per 1,000), suggesting localised pressures that require further analysis. The absence of significant spikes in burglary or theft from the person—both at 0.0 per 1,000—contrasts with coastal areas where tourism often drives such crimes, hinting at effective policing or community engagement strategies in Havant.

The most striking change in June was the 158.3% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 12 to 31 incidents. This surge, though unexplained by the data, may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased car usage during summer or targeted activity in parking areas. Robbery also rose sharply by 116.7%, with 13 incidents reported compared to 6 in May—a jump that could reflect heightened vulnerability in specific locations, though no data points to exact causes. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by 50% (from 4 to 2), and theft from the person fell by the same margin, indicating improved security measures or reduced foot traffic during the early summer. Anti-social behaviour remained significantly below the UK average (51% lower), a trend consistent with Havant's community-focused policing. Meanwhile, 'other crime'—a broad category covering minor offences—rose by 65%, suggesting a need for clearer definitions or deeper investigation into this category. The data also reveals Havant's lower-than-average rates for criminal damage and arson (31% below UK), and vehicle crime (46% below UK), which may be attributed to the area's lower population density and less urban infrastructure compared to larger cities.

June 2025 saw Havant's crime rate dip slightly from 7.0 per 1,000 in May to 6.7 per 1,000, a 4.7% decrease—a modest but measurable trend. Over 30 days, this translated to an average of 28 crimes per day, a figure that, while not alarming, highlights the persistent presence of crime in daily life. On a monthly scale, one crime occurred for every 149 residents, a rate that places Havant in the lower tier of UK local authority districts. This exposure is lower than the UK average, which would see one crime for every 123 residents (based on the UK rate of 8.1 per 1,000). The population context is critical: Havant's 126,985 residents mean that even a small absolute change in crime numbers can have a measurable impact on the rate. For example, the 158.3% increase in vehicle crime (from 12 to 31 incidents) may seem drastic in percentage terms but represents only 3.6% of all reported crimes in June. This underscores the importance of viewing crime statistics in both absolute and relative terms, ensuring that local efforts to reduce crime are assessed holistically.