Havant Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Havant’s crime profile in September 2025 reveals a combination of localised spikes and broader trends. The overall crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents places the area 1.4% below the UK average, a small but statistically significant margin. However, this aggregate figure masks stark disparities in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, dominate the crime profile, accounting for nearly half (47.8%) of all reported incidents — a rate 36% above the UK average. This divergence from national trends may be partly explained by Havant’s position as a commuter town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where late-night activity and seasonal transitions can exacerbate tensions. Shoplifting, another outlier, rose to 0.9 per 1,000 residents, 48% above the UK average, likely driven by the influx of students and tourists during the back-to-school period. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains lower than the national average, with 0.6 per 1,000 residents — 49% below the UK rate — potentially reflecting effective community policing or a lower density of high-risk areas. The seasonal context of September, with its mix of academic calendars and shifting daylight hours, may also have influenced the crime mix, though the sharp drop in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month suggests that temporary factors, such as heightened police presence or changes in reporting practices, could be at play.

September 2025 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime surging by 2700% — from a single incident to 28 — a shift that defies typical seasonal patterns. This spike, coupled with a 2200% increase in other crime and a 1700% rise in shoplifting, indicates a sudden and significant disruption in the local crime profile. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell sharply by 47.3% compared to the previous month, a drop from 839 to 442 incidents, suggesting possible interventions or changes in reporting practices. These shifts are starkly contrasted by categories like anti-social behaviour, which remained 49% below the UK average, and drugs offences, which were 62% lower than the national rate. For residents, the most immediate concern may be the sharp rise in shoplifting, which now accounts for 11.7% of all crimes — a figure that could impact local businesses during the busy back-to-school season.

Havant’s crime rate in September 2025 dropped by 6.5% from 7.8 to 7.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a notable decline compared to the previous month. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during late summer. On a daily basis, the local figure stood at 31 crimes per day, a rate that reflects the area’s unique demographic and geographic characteristics. When scaled to the population of 126,985, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 137 residents — a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in Havant compared to other regions. The population context further illustrates that while the overall crime rate is slightly below the UK average, localised spikes in specific categories, such as violence and shoplifting, suggest that targeted interventions may be warranted in high-risk areas. These figures, while informative, must be contextualised within the broader seasonal patterns of September, a month often marked by the return of students and the onset of darker evenings.