Havant Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Havant during May 2025 reveals a distinct emphasis on violent crime compared to property-related offences. With a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents — 13.6% below the UK average — the area demonstrates a safer environment than the national benchmark. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.6% of all reported incidents. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (12.3%) and public order offences (8.8%), suggesting a pattern of interpersonal and community-level issues rather than high rates of burglary or theft. Seasonal factors likely contribute to this trend, as May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising may amplify opportunities for disputes and public disorder. The relatively low levels of property crime — with shoplifting and burglary both below UK averages — contrast with the prominence of violent crime, indicating a possible imbalance in the area’s crime dynamics. This mix of crime types may reflect Havant’s character as a mixed urban-suburban district with a significant residential population and active community spaces, where social interactions and public events could influence crime patterns. The absence of major spikes in property crime, despite the seasonal context, suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors may be mitigating risks to homes and businesses.

May 2025 saw notable shifts in Havant’s crime profile, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 37.5% compared to the previous month, driven by a rise from 80 to 110 incidents. This surge aligns with the seasonal context of longer evenings and increased socialising, which may heighten tensions in public spaces. Concurrently, theft from the person rose by 100% (from 2 to 4 incidents), though this remains a minor category overall. Robbery also increased by 50%, reflecting a possible uptick in opportunistic crimes during warmer weather. In contrast, vehicle crime fell sharply by 47.8% (from 23 to 12), potentially linked to reduced parking congestion or improved security measures. Bicycle theft dropped by 60% (from 10 to 4), due to seasonal changes in cycling activity or enhanced theft prevention efforts. Violent crime remained the dominant category, with violence and sexual offences significantly above the UK average by 13%, highlighting a persistent challenge in this area. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 37% below the UK average, suggesting Havant’s community policing or environmental design may be effective in curbing such incidents. These fluctuations underscore the combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with Havant’s crime mix revealing both areas of concern and relative strength compared to the UK average.

Havant’s crime rate in May 2025 (7.0 per 1,000 residents) marks a 7.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.6 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 29 crimes per day — a figure that, while consistent with Havant’s historical patterns, remains lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 142 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Havant among the safer local authority districts in the UK. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides a tangible measure of the likelihood of encountering crime in daily life. The population context further highlights Havant’s relatively low risk: with 126,985 residents, the total of 894 crimes represents a manageable proportion of the population. While the increase in violent crime and anti-social behaviour may raise concerns, the overall rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting that local factors — such as community engagement, policing strategies, or environmental design — are contributing to a safer environment. These comparative figures reinforce Havant’s position as a district where crime is both less frequent and less severe than in many other parts of the country, even as specific categories show areas for targeted attention.