Hedge End Crime Overview
Hedge End is among the top 10 safest small towns in Hampshire, and is the 103rd most dangerous overall out of Hampshire's 274 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Hedge End in 2020 was 46 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Hampshire's overall crime rate, coming in 52% lower than the Hampshire rate of 70 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Hedge End is the 336th safest small town, and the 3,519th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In September 2020, Hedge End was the worst small town in Hampshire for other crime, with 6 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.27 per 1,000 inhabitants. November 2020 was also a bad month for Hedge End residents, when it was Hampshire's most dangerous small town for public order, recording 11 crimes at a rate of 0.49 per 1,000 residents. Hedge End recorded 7 reports of shoplifting during October 2020, making its crime rate of 0.31 the worst small town for shoplifting in Hampshire that month.
The most common crimes in Hedge End are violence and sexual offences, with 414 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 19. This is the same as 2019's figure of 414 offences and a difference of 0.00 from 2019's crime rate of 19. Hedge End's least common crime is robbery, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 1100% from 2019's figure of 12 crimes.
Compare Hedge End to other towns and cities
See how Hedge End shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Hedge End and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Hedge End Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Hedge End This Year
| Hedge End | Hampshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 303 | 13.56 | 33,040 | 17.86 | 32% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 14 | 0.63 | 2,415 | 1.31 | 108% safer |
| Burglary | 60 | 2.68 | 8,209 | 4.44 | 66% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 119 | 5.32 | 13,551 | 7.33 | 38% safer |
| Drugs | 30 | 1.34 | 4,844 | 2.62 | 96% safer |
| Other Crime | 21 | 0.94 | 2,366 | 1.28 | 36% safer |
| Other Theft | 57 | 2.55 | 8,190 | 4.43 | 74% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 11 | 0.49 | 1,725 | 0.93 | 90% safer |
| Public Order | 143 | 6.40 | 15,526 | 8.39 | 31% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.04 | 1,170 | 0.63 | 1475% safer |
| Shoplifting | 91 | 4.07 | 7,920 | 4.28 | 5% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 3 | 0.13 | 791 | 0.43 | 231% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 64 | 2.86 | 7,460 | 4.03 | 41% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 414 | 18.52 | 55,481 | 29.99 | 62% safer |
Crime in Hedge End Compared To Hampshire
Hedge End Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horndean | 518 | 38.90 | 18% safer |
| Church Crookham | 440 | 39.88 | 15% safer |
| Denmead | 326 | 42.91 | 7% safer |
| Bramshott and Liphook | 413 | 44.21 | 4.0% safer |
| Tadley | 497 | 44.22 | 4.0% safer |
| Hedge End | 1,028 | 45.99 | - |
| Fleet | 1,083 | 46.66 | 1.4% more dangerous |
| Hook | 376 | 46.89 | 1.9% more dangerous |
| Fair Oak and Horton Heath | 518 | 48.05 | 4.3% more dangerous |
| Bishopstoke | 505 | 48.64 | 5% more dangerous |
| Hythe and Dibden | 1,103 | 53.19 | 14% more dangerous |
Hedge End Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 20 | 10 | 11 | 14 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.1 | 0.85 | 0.89 | 0.63 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 2.7 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 8 | 3.9 | 5 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.85 | 0.72 | 0.94 | 1.3 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.94 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.36 | 0.54 | 0.22 | 0.49 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.13 | 0.27 | 0.54 | 0.04 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4.1 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.36 | 0.31 | 0.54 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 6 | 5 | 4.6 | 2.9 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | Getting worse |
Changes In Hedge End's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Hedge End to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Hedge End | 45.99 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 32% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 41% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 45% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 46% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 47% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 53% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 55% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 57% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 65% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 66% more dangerous |
Crime in Hedge End's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedge End South | 415 | 42 | First |
Crime in Hedge End During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Hedge End change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in July, when Hedge End saw a 500% increase in other theft. Hedge End saw a large fall in vehicle crime during August, when it fell by 91% compared to August in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +43% | -35% | +48% | +15% | +126% | +15% | -18% | -33% | +54% | - |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | +200% | +100% | - | - | -67% | - | -50% |
| Burglary | -38% | +200% | -50% | -67% | -43% | +60% | +100% | -57% | -53% | +250% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -38% | - | -38% | +183% | -44% | +78% | - | -13% | +129% | +250% |
| Drugs | -60% | -33% | - | +200% | - | - | -50% | +67% | -33% | +400% |
| Other Crime | +300% | - | - | -60% | - | - | +100% | +50% | - | - |
| Other Theft | +100% | -25% | -50% | +125% | +500% | -80% | -67% | -67% | +133% | -40% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | -18% | -31% | -22% | -7% | +25% | +75% | +20% | -13% | +10% | +44% |
| Shoplifting | -67% | - | -18% | -27% | -20% | -43% | -25% | -22% | -42% | +25% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -64% | +150% | -20% | -55% | - | -91% | -40% | +9% | -50% | -13% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -21% | -32% | +46% | -43% | +11% | -13% | +23% | -9% | -43% | +24% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Hedge End
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Hedge End's local territorial police force is the Hampshire Constabulary.How dangerous is Hedge End?
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The most common crimes in Hedge End are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Hedge End?
Hedge End's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021