Waterlooville Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Waterlooville’s crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1, reflecting a consistently lower risk profile compared to the national context. This figure translates to a per-capita perspective where the average resident faces a markedly reduced likelihood of encountering crime than someone in the UK as a whole. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 43.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.7%) and public order offences (9.4%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a built-up district within Havant, where public spaces and community engagement may influence crime dynamics. The seasonal context of May, with its bank holidays and longer evenings, likely contributed to increased socialising and outdoor drinking, which may have driven some of the reported violence and anti-social behaviour. However, the overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as effective policing, community cohesion, or demographic characteristics—play a significant role in maintaining this disparity. The relatively low rates of property crimes, such as burglary (2.9%) and vehicle crime (1.2%), further reinforce the idea that Waterlooville’s crime profile is distinct from more densely populated or economically disadvantaged areas. These trends, while stable, warrant ongoing monitoring to ensure they are not disrupted by external pressures or seasonal shifts.

May 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Possession of weapons surged by 200%, rising from one to three incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened tensions or increased police visibility in certain areas. Burglary also rose sharply by 150%, with incidents doubling from two to five, potentially linked to seasonal patterns such as longer evenings or changes in household routines. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50%, declining from four to two, due to reduced outdoor activity during the day or improved security measures. Public order offences dropped by 36%, from 25 to 16, which could be attributed to local initiatives or a natural decline in summer-related disturbances. Violence and sexual offences remained 26% below the UK average, highlighting a persistent gap in this category despite the month-on-month changes. These variations illustrate the combination of local conditions and broader trends.

Waterlooville’s crime rate in May 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, rising just 1.2% from 4.8 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no major shifts in local crime dynamics, though the small increase may reflect seasonal factors such as extended evenings and increased social activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of five crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the risk in tangible terms for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 204 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. With a population of 34,696, this rate means that the likelihood of encountering crime is spread across a large community, aligning with the area’s character as a built-up district within Havant, where public spaces and infrastructure may contribute to lower rates of severe criminal activity.