Crime in Alton (East Hampshire): statistics, rates and trends
1,118 crimes were recorded in Alton (East Hampshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Alton (East Hampshire) at a glance
- Crime trends in Alton (East Hampshire)
- Types of crime in Alton (East Hampshire)
- Alton (East Hampshire) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Alton (East Hampshire)
- Streets with the most crime in Alton (East Hampshire)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Alton (East Hampshire)
- Population and deprivation in Alton (East Hampshire)
- Questions about crime in Alton (East Hampshire)
- About this data
1,118 crimes were recorded in Alton (East Hampshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 528 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Alton (East Hampshire) has the 960th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Alton (East Hampshire) | East Hampshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,118 | 6,164 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.3 | 47.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 18,539 | 129,975 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Alton (East Hampshire) was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,546 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,118). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 1,118 | 60.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,174 | 63.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,152 | 62.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,546 | 83.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,508 | 81.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,357 | 73.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,260 | 68.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,185 | 63.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,293 | 69.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 122 |
| June 2026 | 101 |
| May 2026 | 120 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 88 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 82 |
| November 2025 | 96 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
| August 2025 | 121 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Alton (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. Rates were well above the national level for drugs, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in drugs (+117%). The largest falls were in other theft (-43%) and anti-social behaviour (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 528 | 28.5 | 0.83 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 | 6.6 | 0.43 | -19% |
| Public order | 93 | 5.0 | 0.76 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 4.7 | 0.70 | -5% |
| Drugs | 76 | 4.1 | 1.25 | +117% |
| Other theft | 51 | 2.8 | 0.43 | -43% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 2.6 | 0.32 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 1.7 | 0.34 | -16% |
| Burglary | 27 | 1.5 | 0.41 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.3 | 1.39 | +32% |
| Other crime | 16 | 0.9 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +400% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -38% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Alton (East Hampshire)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Alton (East Hampshire) recorded 528 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 47.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Alton (East Hampshire)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Alton (East Hampshire) recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Alton (East Hampshire)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Alton (East Hampshire) recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Alton (East Hampshire)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Alton (East Hampshire) recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Alton (East Hampshire)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Alton (East Hampshire) recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Alton (East Hampshire)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Alton (East Hampshire) recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Alton (East Hampshire)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Alton (East Hampshire) recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Alton (East Hampshire)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Alton (East Hampshire) recorded 31 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 16% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Alton (East Hampshire)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Alton (East Hampshire) recorded 27 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 18% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Alton (East Hampshire)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Alton (East Hampshire) recorded 25 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 32% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Alton (East Hampshire)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Alton (East Hampshire) recorded 16 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Alton (East Hampshire)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Alton (East Hampshire) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Alton (East Hampshire)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Alton (East Hampshire) recorded 5 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 38% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Alton (East Hampshire)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Alton (East Hampshire) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Alton (East Hampshire), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Alton (East Hampshire).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alton (East Hampshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Marks | 153 | 25.8 | -57% |
| Bordon | 736 | 69.5 | +15% |
| Odiham | 153 | 28.2 | -53% |
| Headley Down and Headley | 219 | 39.0 | -35% |
| Wrecclesham | 239 | 28.1 | -53% |
| Liss | 239 | 36.7 | -39% |
| Farnham | 1,231 | 57.0 | -6% |
| Liphook | 406 | 49.0 | -19% |
6 areas within Alton (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.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Eastbrooke | Neighbourhood | 3,329 | 339 | 101.8 |
| Alton Westbrooke | Neighbourhood | 1,563 | 158 | 101.1 |
| Alton Wooteys | Neighbourhood | 4,800 | 275 | 57.3 |
| Alton Ashdell | Neighbourhood | 2,628 | 148 | 56.3 |
| Alton Whitedown | Neighbourhood | 3,940 | 151 | 38.3 |
| Alton Amery | Neighbourhood | 2,279 | 47 | 20.6 |
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 Alton (East Hampshire) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 172 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near Winchester Road | 40 |
| On or near High Street | 39 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Manor Close | 23 |
| On or near Littlefield Road | 21 |
| On or near Allen Close | 18 |
| On or near Kingsmead | 18 |
| On or near Montecchio Way | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Alton (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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 392 | 35.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 282 | 25.2% |
| Not recorded | 122 | 10.9% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 8.9% |
| Local resolution | 73 | 6.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 22 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
Alton (East Hampshire) has an estimated population of 18,539. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Alton (East Hampshire) sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Alton (East Hampshire) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.7% |
| Social rented homes | 19.7% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Alton (East Hampshire) a safe place to live?
Alton (East Hampshire) recorded 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Alton (East Hampshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 528 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (122).
Is crime in Alton (East Hampshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alton (East Hampshire) was down 5% on the year before: 1,118 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,174 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Alton (East Hampshire)?
Alton (East Hampshire) 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 Alton (East Hampshire). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.