Waterlooville Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Waterlooville’s crime rate in August 2025 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 19.8% below the UK average of 8.1. The data reveals a stark contrast in crime distribution, with violence and sexual offences dominating the landscape at 89.4% of all reported incidents. This category alone is 102% above the UK average, indicating a significant local disparity in violent crime prevalence. Public order offences, while comprising just 5.8% of total crimes, are 31% below the national average, suggesting a relatively stable environment for these types of incidents. Possession of weapons, though a smaller portion of the crime mix (4.9%), is 233% above the UK average, raising questions about local enforcement or criminal networks. August, a peak holiday month, likely contributed to seasonal fluctuations, with increased tourism potentially affecting both property crime and public order dynamics. The area’s built-up nature within Havant may influence crime patterns, with commercial hubs or transport links creating opportunities for certain offences. However, the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, reflecting either effective policing or demographic factors that mitigate criminal activity. The surge in violence and sexual offences, despite the lower overall rate, underscores the need for targeted interventions in this specific category.

August 2025 marked a sharp spike in violence and sexual offences, which increased by 106.1% compared to July, rising from 98 to 202 incidents. This surge, while alarming, contrasts with a 27.8% decline in public order offences, which fell from 18 to 13. Possession of weapons also saw an extreme 266.7% increase, jumping from 3 to 11 cases. Violence and sexual offences in Waterlooville are 102% above the UK average, highlighting a stark divergence in this category. Meanwhile, public order offences are 31% below the national average, suggesting a more stable local environment for this type of crime. The 106% rise in violent crime is particularly striking, as it dwarfs the overall 3.7% monthly increase in the area’s crime rate. Residents may find the 266% surge in weapon possession concerning, as it indicates a potential escalation in criminal activity or access to prohibited items.

The crime rate in Waterlooville rose slightly in August 2025, increasing from 6.3 to 6.5 per 1,000 residents—a 3.7% monthly uptick. While this marks a small shift, the overall rate remains 19.8% below the UK average of 8.1. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 7 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 154 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for local residents, showing the frequency of incidents relative to population size. Comparing August 2025 to July 2025, the increase appears modest but warrants attention, particularly given the sharp rise in specific crime categories. The data underscores that while Waterlooville remains safer than the national average, localized trends in violent crime and weapon possession require closer monitoring.