Crime in Hampshire: statistics, rates and trends
93,650 crimes were recorded in Hampshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (38,038), anti-social behaviour (12,443) and public order (7,645) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 18th of the 20 counties covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hampshire | South East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 93,650 | 787,517 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.7 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 1,447,214 | 9,642,942 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hampshire of any year here (93,650 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 93,650 | 64.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 95,590 | 66.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 97,824 | 67.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 104,976 | 72.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 114,034 | 78.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 102,826 | 71.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 105,797 | 73.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 100,469 | 69.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 107,099 | 74.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 8,648 |
| July 2026 | 9,315 |
| June 2026 | 8,218 |
| May 2026 | 8,399 |
| April 2026 | 7,600 |
| March 2026 | 7,860 |
| February 2026 | 6,716 |
| January 2026 | 7,097 |
| December 2025 | 7,007 |
| November 2025 | 7,389 |
| October 2025 | 7,713 |
| September 2025 | 7,688 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and theft from the person (84% below) and robbery (64% below) were well below it. On the year before, robbery rose from 427 to 714 and anti-social behaviour rose from 10,135 to 12,443, while possession of weapons fell from 1,332 to 1,072.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38,038 | 26.3 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12,443 | 8.6 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Public order | 7,645 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 7,229 | 5.0 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7,183 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 6,473 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 3,616 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Burglary | 3,386 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -1% |
| Drugs | 2,748 | 1.9 | 3.3 | +17% |
| Other crime | 2,039 | 1.4 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Possession of weapons | 1,072 | 0.7 | 1.0 | -20% |
| Robbery | 714 | 0.5 | 1.4 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 679 | 0.5 | 0.8 | +10% |
| Theft from the person | 385 | 0.3 | 1.7 | -4% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest counties has a higher crime rate than Hampshire.
| County | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Sussex | 76,272 | 83.4 | +29% |
| Surrey | 87,794 | 70.3 | +9% |
| Oxfordshire | 51,303 | 67.2 | +4% |
| Hertfordshire | 106,430 | 86.1 | +33% |
| East Sussex | 51,507 | 91.8 | +42% |
| Kent | 145,778 | 88.9 | +37% |
| Essex | 125,970 | 80.6 | +25% |
| Warwickshire | 51,630 | 81.7 | +26% |
Of the 11 areas within Hampshire, Havant had the highest crime rate (87.9 per 1,000) and Hart the lowest (44.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havant | District | 126,985 | 11,156 | 87.9 |
| Gosport | District | 82,921 | 6,598 | 79.6 |
| Rushmoor | District | 105,751 | 8,273 | 78.2 |
| Basingstoke and Deane | District | 193,110 | 13,530 | 70.1 |
| Eastleigh | District | 142,933 | 9,432 | 66.0 |
| Winchester | District | 135,632 | 8,388 | 61.8 |
| Fareham | District | 115,428 | 7,052 | 61.1 |
| Test Valley | District | 135,201 | 8,243 | 61.0 |
| New Forest | District | 176,116 | 10,266 | 58.3 |
| East Hampshire | District | 129,975 | 6,149 | 47.3 |
| Hart | District | 103,162 | 4,563 | 44.2 |
Of the 81,207 crimes in Hampshire with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 12,443 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 30,796 | 37.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 27,010 | 33.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 8,145 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 4,090 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3,417 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 2,738 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1,444 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1,398 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 829 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 726 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 454 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 151 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Hampshire has an estimated population of 1,447,214 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hampshire average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hampshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 1.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hampshire a safe place to live?
Hampshire recorded 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 18th of the 20 counties on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hampshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 38,038 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (12,443).
Is crime in Hampshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hampshire was down 2% on the year before: 93,650 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 95,590 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hampshire?
About 1,447,214 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hampshire?
Hampshire is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.