Havant Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 126,985, Havant recorded 797 crimes in January 2026, translating to a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This figure places the area 7.4% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, a consistent trend for Havant that reflects its broader safety profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 46.6% of all reported incidents, with 371 cases recorded. This rate of 2.9 per 1,000 is 16% above the UK average for this category, suggesting localized factors may contribute to higher rates of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour followed with 12.3% of total crimes, though this category fell 14% below the UK average, illustrating the area's mixed performance across different offence types. January's post-holiday context likely influenced patterns, with reduced retail footfall and shorter days potentially curbing outdoor crimes while indoor incidents, such as violence, remained steady. The seasonal shift from December's holiday period may also explain lower rates of property crimes like shoplifting and vehicle crime, which fell 12% and 46% below UK averages respectively. This interplay between seasonal factors and local demographics underscores the complexity of crime trends in Havant, where urban density and community initiatives may shape outcomes differently than in other regions.

January 2026 saw a significant 150% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This spike may reflect seasonal shifts, as post-holiday periods often see increased bicycle usage or theft opportunities. Conversely, robbery rates dropped by 50%, from 8 to 4 incidents, a trend potentially linked to reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the post-Christmas lull. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 46.6% of all crimes, a rate 16% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour incidents fell 14% below the UK average, with 98 reports recorded. This contrast highlights how Havant's crime profile diverges from national trends in certain categories, with property crimes overall showing a marked decline compared to the UK average for shoplifting, burglary, and vehicle crime.

Havant's crime rate in January 2026 fell to 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a 4.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.6. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of January, a period typically marked by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may partly explain lower outdoor crime levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 26 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, 1 in 159 residents experienced a reported crime, a ratio that reflects the overall safety profile of Havant relative to its population size. This monthly exposure rate is consistent with the area's broader trend of maintaining a crime rate below the UK average, though it remains important to note that local patterns can vary significantly from national benchmarks due to demographic and geographic factors.