Crime in Alton (East Hampshire): statistics, rates and trends
1,105 crimes were recorded in Alton (East Hampshire) in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Alton (East Hampshire)
- Questions about crime in Alton (East Hampshire)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (475), anti-social behaviour (136) and public order (99) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 965th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Alton (East Hampshire) | East Hampshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,105 | 6,149 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.6 | 47.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 18,539 | 129,975 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Alton (East Hampshire) of any year here (1,105 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,105 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,194 | 64.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,145 | 61.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,495 | 80.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,543 | 83.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,382 | 74.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,271 | 68.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,171 | 63.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,295 | 69.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 108 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Alton (East Hampshire) recorded notably more drugs (35% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (68% below) and vehicle crime (65% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 34 to 82, while other theft fell from 80 to 58 and violence and sexual offences fell from 612 to 475.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 475 | 25.6 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 136 | 7.3 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Public order | 99 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Drugs | 82 | 4.4 | 3.3 | +141% |
| Other theft | 58 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -28% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 2.7 | 8.5 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 1.7 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Burglary | 29 | 1.6 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Alton (East Hampshire); the highest is Bordon (67.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Four Marks (26.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alton (East Hampshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Marks | 154 | 26.0 | -56% |
| Bordon | 713 | 67.3 | +13% |
| Odiham | 158 | 29.2 | -51% |
| Headley Down and Headley | 220 | 39.2 | -34% |
| Wrecclesham | 244 | 28.7 | -52% |
| Liss | 235 | 36.1 | -39% |
| Farnham | 1,223 | 56.6 | -5% |
| Liphook | 401 | 48.4 | -19% |
Of the 6 areas within Alton (East Hampshire), Alton Eastbrooke had the highest crime rate (103.9 per 1,000) and Alton Amery the lowest (18.9), 6 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Eastbrooke | Neighbourhood | 3,329 | 346 | 103.9 |
| Alton Westbrooke | Neighbourhood | 1,563 | 152 | 97.2 |
| Alton Wooteys | Neighbourhood | 4,800 | 266 | 55.4 |
| Alton Ashdell | Neighbourhood | 2,628 | 145 | 55.2 |
| Alton Whitedown | Neighbourhood | 3,940 | 153 | 38.8 |
| Alton Amery | Neighbourhood | 2,279 | 43 | 18.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Alton (East Hampshire) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (181).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 181 |
| On or near High Street | 38 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Winchester Road | 35 |
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near Littlefield Road | 22 |
| On or near Manor Close | 22 |
| On or near Allen Close | 17 |
| On or near Kingsmead | 16 |
| On or near Montecchio Way | 16 |
Of the 969 crimes in Alton (East Hampshire) with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 136 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 398 | 41.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 286 | 29.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 79 | 8.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Alton (East Hampshire) has an estimated population of 18,539 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Alton (East Hampshire) average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Alton (East Hampshire) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Alton (East Hampshire) a safe place to live?
Alton (East Hampshire) recorded 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 965th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Alton (East Hampshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 475 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (136).
Is crime in Alton (East Hampshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alton (East Hampshire) was down 7% on the year before: 1,105 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,194 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Alton (East Hampshire)?
About 18,539 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Alton (East Hampshire)?
Alton (East Hampshire) is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.