Havant Crime Overview
Havant is the most dangerous major town in Hampshire, and is the 30th most dangerous overall out of Hampshire's 274 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Havant in 2020 was 76 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Hampshire's overall crime rate, coming in 7% higher than the Hampshire rate of 70 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Havant is the 46th safest major town, and the 1,155th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2020, Havant was the worst major town in Hampshire for criminal damage and arson, with 67 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.53 per 1,000 inhabitants. July 2020 was also a bad month for Havant residents, when it was Hampshire's most dangerous major town for burglary, recording 37 crimes at a rate of 0.29 per 1,000 residents. Havant recorded 35 reports of drugs during November 2020, making its crime rate of 0.28 the worst major town for drugs in Hampshire that month.
The most common crimes in Havant are violence and sexual offences, with 4,385 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 35. This is 2.4% higher than 2019's figure of 4,281 offences and a difference of 0.82 from 2019's crime rate of 34. Havant's least common crime is theft from the person, with 64 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 22% from 2019's figure of 50 crimes.
Compare Havant to other towns and cities
See how Havant shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Havant and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Havant Crime Map
Crime in Havant Compared To Hampshire
Summary of Crimes in Havant This Year
| Havant | Hampshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 2,594 | 20.55 | 33,040 | 17.86 | 13% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 92 | 0.73 | 2,415 | 1.31 | 79% safer |
| Burglary | 352 | 2.79 | 8,209 | 4.44 | 59% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 999 | 7.91 | 13,551 | 7.33 | 7% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 355 | 2.81 | 4,844 | 2.62 | 7% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 186 | 1.47 | 2,366 | 1.28 | 13% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 521 | 4.13 | 8,190 | 4.43 | 7% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 150 | 1.19 | 1,725 | 0.93 | 22% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 1,349 | 10.69 | 15,526 | 8.39 | 22% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 73 | 0.58 | 1,170 | 0.63 | 9% safer |
| Shoplifting | 580 | 4.60 | 7,920 | 4.28 | 7% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 64 | 0.51 | 791 | 0.43 | 16% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 437 | 3.46 | 7,460 | 4.03 | 16% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 4,385 | 34.74 | 55,481 | 29.99 | 14% more dangerous |
Havant Compared to Nearby Major Towns
| Major Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fareham | 5,281 | 45.43 | 66% safer |
| Farnborough | 4,362 | 66.73 | 13% safer |
| Basingstoke | 7,903 | 69.08 | 9% safer |
| Gosport | 6,004 | 70.77 | 7% safer |
| Havant | 9,543 | 75.61 | - |
Crime Over Time in Havant
View crime percentage over time forHavant Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 31 | 13 | 17 | 21 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.73 | Safer |
| Burglary | 6 | 5 | 3.8 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4.1 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.55 | 0.59 | 0.91 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.32 | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.58 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 10 | 10 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.58 | 0.56 | 0.40 | 0.51 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3.5 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 29 | 35 | 34 | 35 | Getting worse |
Changes In Havant's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Havant's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Havant that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowplain Recreation Ground | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 0.98 |
| Front Lawn Recreation Ground | 6 | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 2.1 |
| Hayling Golf Links | 6 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0.10 |
| Hollybank Ground | 3 | 1 | - | - | 4 | 1 | 4.4 |
| Mengham Park | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0.38 |
| Stockheath Common | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | 0 | 1.2 |
| Waterlooville Recreation Ground | 44 | 2 | 8 | - | 12 | 8 | 9 |
Comparing Havant to the UK's Major Cities
| Major Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 12% safer |
| Havant | 75.61 | - |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 2.3% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 9% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 12% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 12% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 22% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 26% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 30% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 43% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 45% more dangerous |
Crime in Havant's Neighbourhoods
Stockheath Common is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Havant, followed by Central Havant & Langstone in second place, and Barncroft & Warren Park as the third most dangerous area. Havant's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Cowplain East, Purbrook & Widley, and Waterlooville North East.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barncroft & Warren Park | 740 | 116 | Third |
| Bedhampton | 594 | 65 | Ninth |
| Central Havant & Langstone | 1,235 | 122 | Second |
| Cowplain East | 205 | 32 | 16th |
| Cowplain West | 675 | 98 | Fifth |
| Emsworth | 459 | 46 | 14th |
| Hayling Eastoke | 313 | 50 | 13th |
| Hayling West & North | 343 | 57 | 12th |
| Leigh Park | 682 | 107 | Fourth |
| Purbrook & Widley | 386 | 40 | 15th |
| South Hayling | 347 | 62 | Tenth |
| Stockheath Common | 1,163 | 124 | First |
| Waterlooville Central | 677 | 96 | Sixth |
| Waterlooville East | 342 | 61 | 11th |
| Waterlooville North East | 192 | 32 | 17th |
| Waterlooville North West | 573 | 69 | Eighth |
| West Leigh | 620 | 88 | Seventh |
Havant Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Havant for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Cowplain East (55) | Hayling West & North (199) |
| Bicycle Theft | Leigh Park (1) | Central Havant & Langstone (28) |
| Burglary | Waterlooville East (3) | Central Havant & Langstone (49) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Waterlooville North East (21) | Leigh Park (94) |
| Drugs | Purbrook & Widley (4) | Stockheath Common (59) |
| Other Crime | Cowplain East (1) | Barncroft & Warren Park (19) |
| Other Theft | Waterlooville North East (9) | Hayling West & North (46) |
| Possession of Weapons | Cowplain East (2) | Barncroft & Warren Park (15) |
| Public Order | Cowplain East (15) | Barncroft & Warren Park (183) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Hayling Eastoke (1) | Central Havant & Langstone (19) |
| Shoplifting | Waterlooville East (2) | Central Havant & Langstone (208) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Waterlooville North East (1) | Central Havant & Langstone (13) |
| Vehicle Crime | South Hayling (7) | Waterlooville Central (38) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Waterlooville North East (91) | Stockheath Common (573) |
Crime in Havant During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Havant change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in July, when Havant saw a 214% increase in possession of weapons. Havant saw a large fall in theft from the person during April, when it fell by 75% compared to April in 2019. Havant saw consistent falls in the crime rate of several types of crime during every month of its Coronavirus lockdown, including bicycle theft, other theft, and vehicle crime.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +152% | -16% | +27% | +30% | +9% | +40% | +35% | +3% | -10% | -42% |
| Bicycle Theft | -60% | -55% | -29% | -59% | -41% | -56% | +23% | -38% | -70% | -54% |
| Burglary | -33% | -3% | -19% | -37% | -27% | -37% | -54% | -43% | -51% | -50% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -8% | -39% | +9% | +1% | +35% | +16% | +4% | -13% | -23% | -19% |
| Drugs | +93% | +25% | +140% | +140% | +72% | +82% | - | +44% | +133% | +100% |
| Other Crime | +80% | +40% | -9% | +24% | +12% | +60% | - | -33% | -61% | -50% |
| Other Theft | -9% | -20% | -31% | -49% | -25% | -43% | +2% | -15% | -29% | -35% |
| Possession of Weapons | -8% | +120% | +50% | - | +214% | +70% | +71% | - | -33% | +160% |
| Public Order | +39% | +40% | +155% | +26% | +3% | +31% | +47% | +17% | +50% | -24% |
| Robbery | -33% | - | -40% | -33% | +120% | -38% | +83% | +100% | +100% | -50% |
| Shoplifting | -35% | -74% | -60% | -59% | -65% | -73% | -56% | -68% | -68% | -73% |
| Theft From the Person | +67% | -75% | +100% | +50% | - | +125% | +25% | +150% | +40% | -14% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | -14% | -63% | -34% | -48% | -58% | -53% | -44% | -33% | -55% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +3% | -11% | +8% | +23% | +6% | +7% | +12% | +7% | -22% | -28% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Havant
What police force serves Havant?
Havant's local territorial police force is the Hampshire Constabulary.How dangerous is Havant?
Havant is the most dangerous major town in Hampshire.What is Havant's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Havant are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Havant?
Havant's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 07 May 2021