South Hayling Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated South Hayling's crime profile in October 2025, accounting for 46.2% of all reported crimes (36 incidents). This category, while still 17% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, remains the most significant driver of crime in the built-up area. The area's overall crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents placed it 37.7% below the UK average of 7.7, a position reinforced by the low rates of property crimes (19 incidents) compared to violent crimes. Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and criminal damage (7 incidents) followed as the next most common categories, both well below their respective UK averages. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, Halloween, and the transition from autumn to winter—may partly explain the rise in anti-social behaviour, which could be linked to increased social gatherings or reduced visibility. However, the drop in violence and sexual offences compared to September suggests a possible seasonal lull. The area's relatively low property crime rate, particularly for shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000), contrasts with the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, indicating a possible effectiveness of local retail security measures. These patterns, while consistent with South Hayling's character as a built-up area within Havant, require ongoing monitoring to ensure they remain stable as the year progresses.

October 2025 saw a striking 333% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 3 to 13 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000 (37% below), suggests a shift in community dynamics. Shoplifting also spiked by 300%, with 4 incidents reported compared to 1 in September, a figure that remains 52% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 23.4% to 36 cases, a reduction that may partly explain the area's continued below-average rate for this category. Possession of weapons rose by 100%, with one incident reported in October after none in September, a figure that sits 43% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. These contrasting trends highlight the complexity of local crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour and shoplifting emerging as key concerns despite the overall rate remaining significantly lower than national benchmarks.

South Hayling's crime rate in October 2025 rose slightly to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 5.5% increase from the previous month's 4.6. This equates to roughly 3 crimes reported daily across the built-up area, a figure that reflects local patterns rather than national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 208 residents, illustrating a relatively low exposure compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the area's crime rate remains 37.7% below the UK average, the month-on-month shift suggests a temporary uptick in specific categories. This daily figure provides context for residents: in any given day, the likelihood of encountering a crime is minimal, but the increase in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting highlights areas requiring closer attention. The comparison to the previous month underscores that while the overall trend remains stable, certain crime types have seen notable fluctuations.