Havant Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Havant's overall crime rate in November 2025 remained 15.1% below the UK average at 6.2 per 1,000 residents, but the profile of crime reveals specific areas of concern. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.2% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category by 9%. This spike in violent crime may partly explain the 18.9% monthly decline in the overall rate, as the proportion of property crimes fell to 31.7% from 44.8% in October. The seasonal context of November—marked by Black Friday shopping, Bonfire Night, and the early onset of winter darkness—likely contributes to the elevated rates of violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour. from October, still accounts for 10% of all crimes, reflecting persistent challenges in public order management. Shoplifting, at 8.3% of total crimes, remains below the UK average, which may be attributed to Havant's retail landscape and local policing strategies. The data also highlights a concerning trend: bicycle theft rates are 67% above the UK average, suggesting vulnerabilities in securing personal property during darker evenings. While Havant's crime rate remains relatively low compared to the UK, the concentration of violent crime and specific vulnerabilities in property crime warrant targeted awareness and community engagement.

November 2025 saw a 28.6% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 7 to 9 cases—a sharp contrast to the 68.8% drop in 'other crime' and the 39.3% decline in drug-related offences. This shift in crime mix underscores a growing emphasis on violent and direct confrontational crimes over property theft, which may be linked to seasonal factors such as the closure of schools and the impact of dark evenings on visibility. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 45.2% of all crimes, despite a 15.1% overall reduction in Havant's crime rate compared to the UK average. The data also reveals that Havant's anti-social behaviour rate is 43% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the town's community-focused policing initiatives and local engagement efforts. However, the 67% increase in bicycle theft compared to the UK average highlights a specific vulnerability, particularly during the winter months when visibility is reduced. Residents are advised to secure bicycles with high-visibility locks and avoid leaving them unattended in poorly lit areas. The month-on-month decrease in anti-social behaviour—down 38.3% from October—suggests that targeted interventions in public spaces may be yielding results, though sustained effort will be needed to maintain this trend.

Havant's November 2025 crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents marks an 18.9% decline from October's rate of 7.7, reflecting a continuing downward trend in overall criminal activity. This reduction is particularly evident in the 68.8% drop in 'other crime' and the 39.3% decrease in drug-related offences, though these declines must be balanced against the 28.6% rise in robbery incidents. On a daily basis, Havant recorded an average of 26 crimes per day in November, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 160 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which suggests that Havant's residents face a reduced risk of experiencing crime compared to the national population. However, the 67% increase in bicycle theft compared to the UK average indicates that certain vulnerabilities persist, particularly in areas where cyclists may be more exposed during the darker winter months. The contrast between Havant's overall crime rate and the UK average—15.1% lower—highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies, though targeted attention to rising robbery rates and bicycle theft remains essential. The 43% deficit in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average further reinforces Havant's position as a relatively low-crime area, though this should not preclude vigilance in addressing emerging trends.