Crime in Gosport: statistics, rates and trends

5,894 crimes were recorded in Gosport in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,744 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Gosport has the 538th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Gosport was highest in the year to July 2018 (8,409 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (5,894). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gosport 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 bicycle theft.

The largest increases were in theft from the person (+20%) and possession of weapons (+16%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-48%) and shoplifting (-47%).

Violence and sexual offences in Gosport

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gosport recorded 2,744 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 46.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Gosport

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gosport recorded 795 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Gosport

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gosport recorded 469 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Gosport

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gosport recorded 423 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Gosport

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gosport recorded 407 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Gosport

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gosport recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Gosport

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gosport recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Gosport

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gosport recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Gosport

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gosport recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Gosport

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gosport recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Gosport

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gosport recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Gosport

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gosport recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Gosport

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gosport recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 126% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Gosport

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gosport recorded 24 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 up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Gosport, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gosport.

12 areas within Gosport, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Harbourside & Town had the highest rate (242.1 per 1,000) and Alverstoke the lowest (44.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Gosport over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gosport 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.

Gosport has an estimated population of 69,236. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gosport sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Gosport. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.