Crime in Gosport district: statistics, rates and trends

6,538 crimes were recorded in Gosport district in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,029 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Gosport district has the 189th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Gosport district was highest in the year to July 2018 (9,179 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (6,538). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 Gosport district 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 robbery (+114%) and possession of weapons (+14%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-47%) and shoplifting (-45%).

Violence and sexual offences in Gosport district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gosport district recorded 3,029 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Gosport district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gosport district recorded 909 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Gosport district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gosport district recorded 519 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Gosport district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gosport district recorded 464 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Gosport district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gosport district recorded 440 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Gosport district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gosport district recorded 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Gosport district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gosport district recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Gosport district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gosport district recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Gosport district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gosport district recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Gosport district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gosport district recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Gosport district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gosport district recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Gosport district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gosport district recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Gosport district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gosport district recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Gosport district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gosport district recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

15 areas within Gosport district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Harbourside & Town had the highest rate (242.1 per 1,000) and Lee East the lowest (24.1). 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 Gosport district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gosport district 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.

Gosport district has an estimated population of 82,921. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gosport district sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. 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 Gosport district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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