Crime in South Ham: statistics, rates and trends
1,182 crimes were recorded in South Ham in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in South Ham at a glance
- Crime trends in South Ham
- Types of crime in South Ham
- South Ham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Ham
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Ham
- Population and deprivation in South Ham
- Questions about crime in South Ham
- About this data
1,182 crimes were recorded in South Ham in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to 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 524 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, South Ham has the 1,040th highest crime rate.
| Measure | South Ham | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,182 | 13,432 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.5 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,899 | 193,110 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in South Ham was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,444 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,179). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,182 | 108.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,252 | 114.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,258 | 115.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,181 | 108.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,283 | 117.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,179 | 108.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,241 | 113.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,307 | 119.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,444 | 132.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 101 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 150 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 108 |
| February 2026 | 95 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 103 |
| August 2025 | 103 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in South Ham 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 violence and sexual offences, burglary, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+23%) and burglary (+17%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-35%) and vehicle crime (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 524 | 48.1 | 1.40 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 160 | 14.7 | 0.96 | -35% |
| Public order | 83 | 7.6 | 1.15 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 7.4 | 1.10 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 80 | 7.3 | 0.89 | +23% |
| Burglary | 68 | 6.2 | 1.76 | +17% |
| Other theft | 57 | 5.2 | 0.82 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 3.1 | 0.63 | -29% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.7 | 0.81 | -28% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.6 | 1.22 | +56% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.5 | 1.09 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.3 | 1.32 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.45 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in South Ham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South Ham recorded 524 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 44.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in South Ham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South Ham recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in South Ham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South Ham recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in South Ham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South Ham recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in South Ham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South Ham recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in South Ham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South Ham recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in South Ham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South Ham recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in South Ham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South Ham recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in South Ham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South Ham recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in South Ham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South Ham recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in South Ham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. South Ham recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in South Ham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South Ham recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in South Ham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. South Ham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in South Ham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. South Ham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to South Ham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to South Ham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Ham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Hill | 605 | 56.5 | -48% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 503 | 70.4 | -35% |
| Kempshott & Buckskin | 456 | 42.8 | -61% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,697 | 155.6 | +43% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,635 | 157.7 | +45% |
| Hatch Warren & Beggarwood | 498 | 50.0 | -54% |
| Norden | 1,173 | 104.3 | -4% |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | 1,005 | 75.4 | -30% |
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 South Ham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 101 |
| On or near Parking Area | 61 |
| On or near St Lukes Close | 54 |
| On or near Margaret Road | 53 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 53 |
| On or near Morse Road | 41 |
| On or near Paddock Road | 41 |
| On or near St Nicholas Court | 31 |
| On or near Grafton Way | 30 |
| On or near Esher Close | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South Ham 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 405 | 34.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 366 | 31.0% |
| Not recorded | 160 | 13.5% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 7.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.7% |
South Ham has an estimated population of 10,899. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South Ham sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | South Ham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.8% |
| Social rented homes | 36.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
Is South Ham a safe place to live?
South Ham recorded 108.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in South Ham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 524 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (160).
Is crime in South Ham going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Ham was down 6% on the year before: 1,182 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,252 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers South Ham?
South Ham is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 South Ham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.