Waterlooville Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Waterlooville’s November 2025 crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 19.2% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer profile for the built-up area within Havant. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (44.3% of total incidents), shoplifting (12.3%), and anti-social behaviour (11.8%), with the latter two categories showing notable deviations from national trends. Violence and sexual offences in Waterlooville aligned closely with the UK average at 2.6 per 1,000, while shoplifting remained 11% above the national rate. This discrepancy may be attributed to the town’s retail infrastructure, which, while lower in density than major urban centres, still presents opportunities for theft during high-traffic periods such as Black Friday. Anti-social behaviour, however, was significantly lower than the UK average (34% below), potentially indicating effective community engagement or policing strategies in public spaces. Seasonal factors also played a role: the onset of darker evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night may have contributed to fluctuations in public order offences and anti-social behaviour. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.0 per 1,000) suggests that Waterlooville’s built-up character—characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones—may be less prone to certain types of property crime compared to more sprawling or isolated areas. The data also highlights the importance of context-specific analysis, as national averages often obscure local nuances shaped by geography, demographics, and community initiatives.

November 2025 saw a dramatic shift in crime patterns, with vehicle crime plummeting by 90.9% to one incident from 11 in the previous month. This steep decline could be linked to seasonal factors such as reduced motorist activity during darker evenings or changes in local retail patterns following the Black Friday shopping period. Conversely, robbery cases doubled, rising from one to two incidents—a 100% increase that may reflect heightened vulnerability in certain areas. Public order offences also rose by 31.3%, from 16 to 21, influenced by Bonfire Night events or increased foot traffic in town centres. Shoplifting rates in Waterlooville remained 11% above the UK average at 0.7 per 1,000, suggesting that retail areas continue to face challenges in deterring theft. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour rates were 34% below the UK average, indicating that community-focused policing or local initiatives may be contributing to a more stable environment in this built-up area.

Waterlooville’s crime rate in November 2025 fell to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 14.7% decrease from the previous month’s 6.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during late autumn. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately seven crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 171 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate suggests that, while crime remains a concern, the frequency is lower than the UK average. The population context further clarifies these numbers: with 34,696 residents, the relatively low crime rate underscores Waterlooville’s position as a safer-than-average built-up area within Havant. The drop in vehicle crime—down 90.9% to one incident from 11 in the prior month—may reflect seasonal patterns, such as reduced car traffic during darker evenings or lower retail activity post-Black Friday. However, the rise in robbery cases by 100% to two incidents highlights the need for continued vigilance in high-traffic areas.