What is the crime rate in East Hampshire? 43 crimes per 1,000 residents
East Hampshire had 5,408 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 43 per 1,000 residents and Typical for England and Wales. Crime fell 6.9% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 5,408
- Compared with England and Wales
- Typical
- On the previous 12 months
- −6.9%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in East HampshireWhat are the most common crimes in East Hampshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in East Hampshire, with 2,437 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (19 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offencesBelow England and Wales | 19 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arsonBelow England and Wales | 3.9 per 1,000 |
| Other theftBelow England and Wales | 3.8 per 1,000 |
| Public orderBelow England and Wales | 3.8 per 1,000 |
| ShopliftingBelow England and Wales | 3.2 per 1,000 |
| BurglaryBelow England and Wales | 2.5 per 1,000 |
| DrugsBelow England and Wales | 2.2 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crimeBelow England and Wales | 1.9 per 1,000 |
| Other crimeBelow England and Wales | 1.0 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weaponsBelow England and Wales | 0.5 per 1,000 |
| RobberyBelow England and Wales | 0.2 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 0.2 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theftBelow England and Wales | 0.2 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in East Hampshire?
Crime fell 6.9% on the previous 12 months. 5,408 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 5,807 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
Which part of East Hampshire has the lowest crime rate?
Steep has the lowest crime rate of the 16 areas of East Hampshire, at 19 crimes per 1,000 residents. Whitehill has the highest, at 59. Average house prices are shown alongside, so you can weigh crime against cost.
| Area | Per 1,000 | Band | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SteepVery Low | 19 | Very Low | £828,636 |
| MedsteadVery Low | 22 | Very Low | £741,783 |
| BinstedVery Low | 24 | Very Low | £930,839 |
| RopleyVery Low | 25 | Very Low | £907,500 |
| Four MarksVery Low | 25 | Very Low | £534,081 |
| East MeonVery Low | 28 | Very Low | £1,063,455 |
| SelborneLow | 31 | Low | £633,880 |
| LissLow | 35 | Low | £511,612 |
| BentleyLow | 38 | Low | £751,608 |
| HeadleyLow | 39 | Low | £805,561 |
| Bramshott and LiphookTypical | 42 | Typical | £501,821 |
| GrayshottTypical | 44 | Typical | £684,890 |
| LindfordTypical | 49 | Typical | £441,715 |
| AltonTypical | 53 | Typical | £392,957 |
| PetersfieldHigh | 59 | High | £499,138 |
| WhitehillHigh | 59 | High | £336,628 |
How does crime in East Hampshire compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in East Hampshire compared with the 6 nearest other areas in Hampshire.
East Hampshire vs Meon Valley
- East Hampshire
- 43 per 1,000
- Meon Valley
- 71 per 1,000
Open comparison
East Hampshire vs Winchester
- East Hampshire
- 43 per 1,000
- Winchester
- 59 per 1,000
Open comparison
East Hampshire vs Havant
- East Hampshire
- 43 per 1,000
- Havant
- 81 per 1,000
Open comparison
East Hampshire vs North East Hampshire
- East Hampshire
- 43 per 1,000
- North East Hampshire
- 39 per 1,000
Open comparison
East Hampshire vs Hart
- East Hampshire
- 43 per 1,000
- Hart
- 37 per 1,000
Open comparison
East Hampshire vs Fareham
- East Hampshire
- 43 per 1,000
- Fareham
- 52 per 1,000
Open comparison
Is East Hampshire a safe place to live?
East Hampshire had 43 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is Typical among areas in England and Wales. Crime fell 6.9% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is Typical, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
Typical means the middle fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in East Hampshire?
Police recorded 680 incidents of anti-social behaviour in East Hampshire in the 12 months to August 2026, or 5.4 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about East Hampshire?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space and crime in East Hampshire.
- What is the average house price in East Hampshire?
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- How do East Hampshire house prices compare with another area?
Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 17:33 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The East Hampshire dataset covers 5,606 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.