Crime in East Hampshire: statistics, rates and trends

6,164 crimes were recorded in East Hampshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,733 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, East Hampshire has the 296th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in East Hampshire was highest in the year to July 2022 (8,145 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (6,164). Over the whole period it fell 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Hampshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in drugs (+75%) and possession of weapons (+44%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-34%) and theft from the person (-21%).

Violence and sexual offences in East Hampshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Hampshire recorded 2,733 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 44.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in East Hampshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Hampshire recorded 627 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in East Hampshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Hampshire recorded 462 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in East Hampshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Hampshire recorded 456 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in East Hampshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Hampshire recorded 442 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in East Hampshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Hampshire recorded 385 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in East Hampshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Hampshire recorded 286 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in East Hampshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Hampshire recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in East Hampshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Hampshire recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in East Hampshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Hampshire recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in East Hampshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Hampshire recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in East Hampshire

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Hampshire recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in East Hampshire

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Hampshire recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in East Hampshire

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Hampshire recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to East Hampshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Hampshire.

45 areas within East Hampshire, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Alton Eastbrooke had the highest rate (101.8 per 1,000) and Alton Amery the lowest (20.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in East Hampshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Hampshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

East Hampshire has an estimated population of 129,975. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Hampshire sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to East Hampshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.