Crime in Gosport: statistics, rates and trends
5,937 crimes were recorded in Gosport in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (2,573), anti-social behaviour (864) and public order (488) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 526th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Gosport | Gosport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 5,937 | 6,598 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.8 | 79.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 69,236 | 82,921 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Gosport of any year here (5,937 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 5,937 | 85.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 6,603 | 95.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 6,945 | 100.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 7,452 | 107.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 8,149 | 117.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 7,136 | 103.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 7,336 | 106.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 7,241 | 104.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 8,032 | 116.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 601 |
| July 2026 | 555 |
| June 2026 | 512 |
| May 2026 | 524 |
| April 2026 | 482 |
| March 2026 | 457 |
| February 2026 | 399 |
| January 2026 | 469 |
| December 2025 | 442 |
| November 2025 | 456 |
| October 2025 | 493 |
| September 2025 | 547 |
Compared with England and Wales, Gosport recorded notably more bicycle theft (30% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (79% below) and vehicle crime (56% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 348 to 469 and anti-social behaviour rose from 721 to 864, while shoplifting fell from 462 to 270 and vehicle crime fell from 256 to 150.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,573 | 37.2 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 864 | 12.5 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Public order | 488 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 473 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Other theft | 469 | 6.8 | 6.4 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 270 | 3.9 | 8.5 | -42% |
| Drugs | 205 | 3.0 | 3.3 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 150 | 2.2 | 5.0 | -41% |
| Other crime | 117 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -16% |
| Burglary | 114 | 1.6 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Bicycle theft | 74 | 1.1 | 0.8 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 71 | 1.0 | 1.0 | -5% |
| Robbery | 44 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Gosport; the highest is Portsmouth (119.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Lee-on-the-Solent (44.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gosport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1,155 | 44.9 | -48% |
| Portsmouth | 27,549 | 119.9 | +40% |
| Fareham | 3,258 | 81.3 | -5% |
| Ryde | 2,246 | 93.6 | +9% |
| Locks Heath | 1,925 | 53.5 | -38% |
| East Cowes | 654 | 70.4 | -18% |
| Whiteley | 657 | 64.6 | -25% |
| Waterlooville | 2,661 | 75.1 | -12% |
Of the 12 areas within Gosport, Harbourside & Town had the highest crime rate (239.0 per 1,000) and Alverstoke the lowest (45.4), 5 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbourside & Town | Neighbourhood | 3,912 | 935 | 239.0 |
| Forton | Neighbourhood | 8,851 | 932 | 105.3 |
| Grange & Alver Valley | Neighbourhood | 6,699 | 688 | 102.7 |
| Bridgemary | Neighbourhood | 6,149 | 606 | 98.6 |
| Rowner & Holbrook | Neighbourhood | 6,110 | 567 | 92.8 |
| Leesland & Newtown | Neighbourhood | 5,690 | 443 | 77.9 |
| Elson | Neighbourhood | 5,849 | 425 | 72.7 |
| Brockhurst & Privett | Neighbourhood | 4,904 | 332 | 67.7 |
| Hardway | Neighbourhood | 5,396 | 301 | 55.8 |
| Peel Common | Neighbourhood | 5,588 | 290 | 51.9 |
| Anglesey | Neighbourhood | 5,418 | 261 | 48.2 |
| Alverstoke | Neighbourhood | 7,161 | 325 | 45.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 17% of the crime recorded in Gosport over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (310).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 310 |
| On or near Supermarket | 219 |
| On or near Ordnance Road | 92 |
| On or near Ferry Terminal | 68 |
| On or near Willow Place | 58 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 57 |
| On or near Carless Close | 56 |
| On or near Fisher Road | 56 |
| On or near St Faith'S Close | 56 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 55 |
Of the 5,073 crimes in Gosport with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 864 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,086 | 41.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,502 | 29.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 499 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 361 | 7.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 198 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 151 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 90 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 60 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 55 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 35 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 27 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Gosport has an estimated population of 69,236 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gosport average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Gosport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Gosport a safe place to live?
Gosport recorded 85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 526th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Gosport?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,573 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (864).
Is crime in Gosport going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gosport was down 10% on the year before: 5,937 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 6,603 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gosport?
About 69,236 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gosport?
Gosport 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.