Crime in Emsworth: statistics, rates and trends
670 crimes were recorded in Emsworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Emsworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Emsworth
- Types of crime in Emsworth
- Emsworth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Emsworth
- Streets with the most crime in Emsworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Emsworth
- Population and deprivation in Emsworth
- Questions about crime in Emsworth
- About this data
670 crimes were recorded in Emsworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than 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 262 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Emsworth has the 1,088th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Emsworth | Havant | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 670 | 11,044 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.9 | 87.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,434 | 126,985 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Emsworth was highest in the year to July 2018 (748 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (664). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 670 | 53.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 664 | 53.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 718 | 57.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 688 | 55.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 737 | 59.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 681 | 54.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 687 | 55.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 731 | 58.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 748 | 60.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Emsworth 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 anti-social behaviour (+61%) and burglary (+30%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-51%) and other theft (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 262 | 21.1 | 0.62 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 7.6 | 0.50 | +61% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 5.0 | 0.74 | +2% |
| Other theft | 58 | 4.7 | 0.73 | -33% |
| Public order | 51 | 4.1 | 0.62 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 3.1 | 0.37 | -19% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.4 | 0.68 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.5 | 0.31 | -51% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.3 | 1.33 | +129% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.1 | 0.34 | +40% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.1 | 0.53 | +0% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.36 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.29 | -82% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Emsworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Emsworth recorded 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 39.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Emsworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Emsworth recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Emsworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Emsworth recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Emsworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Emsworth recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Emsworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Emsworth recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Emsworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Emsworth recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Emsworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Emsworth recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Emsworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Emsworth recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Emsworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Emsworth recorded 16 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 129% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Emsworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Emsworth recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Emsworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Emsworth recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Emsworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Emsworth recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Emsworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Emsworth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 82% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Emsworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Emsworth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Emsworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Emsworth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Emsworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havant | 5,747 | 116.1 | +116% |
| Waterlooville | 2,622 | 74.0 | +37% |
| South Hayling | 1,137 | 70.1 | +30% |
| Horndean | 1,655 | 49.0 | -9% |
| Denmead | 188 | 35.9 | -33% |
| Portsmouth | 27,419 | 119.3 | +121% |
| East Wittering | 356 | 50.8 | -6% |
| Chichester | 5,403 | 155.7 | +189% |
1 areas within Emsworth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Emsworth had the highest rate (53.6 per 1,000) and Emsworth the lowest (53.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emsworth | Neighbourhood | 10,632 | 570 | 53.6 |
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 Emsworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Supermarket | 38 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Palmer'S Road | 27 |
| On or near Manor Gardens | 19 |
| On or near B2148 | 15 |
| On or near Coldharbour Farm Road | 14 |
| On or near High Street | 14 |
| On or near Dymoke Street | 13 |
| On or near Orange Row | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Emsworth 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 230 | 34.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 202 | 30.1% |
| Not recorded | 95 | 14.2% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Emsworth has an estimated population of 12,434. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Emsworth sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Emsworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 51.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Emsworth a safe place to live?
Emsworth recorded 53.9 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 Emsworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (95).
Is crime in Emsworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Emsworth was almost unchanged on the year before: 670 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 664 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Emsworth?
Emsworth 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 Emsworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.