Crime in Havant district: statistics, rates and trends

11,044 crimes were recorded in Havant district in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 5,207 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Havant district has the 146th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Havant district was highest in the year to July 2018 (13,659 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (11,015). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 Havant 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. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+52%) and robbery (+32%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-24%) and other theft (-18%).

Violence and sexual offences in Havant district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Havant district recorded 5,207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 47.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Havant district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Havant district recorded 1,258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Havant district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Havant district recorded 954 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Havant district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Havant district recorded 880 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Havant district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Havant district recorded 795 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Havant district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Havant district recorded 552 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Havant district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Havant district recorded 286 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Havant district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Havant district recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Havant district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Havant district recorded 243 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 down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Havant district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Havant district recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Havant district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Havant district recorded 211 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 9% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Havant district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Havant district recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Havant district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Havant district recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Havant district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Havant district recorded 39 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 down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

17 areas within Havant district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Leigh Park Central & West Leigh had the highest rate (141.9 per 1,000) and Cowplain the lowest (42.2). 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 Havant district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Havant 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.

Havant district has an estimated population of 126,985. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Havant district sits in decile 5.7, 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 Havant district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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