Crime in Havant: statistics, rates and trends

5,747 crimes were recorded in Havant in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,783 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Havant has the 206th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Havant was highest in the year to July 2018 (7,498 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (5,747). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 Havant 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in robbery (+51%) and possession of weapons (+22%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-38%) and other theft (-28%).

Violence and sexual offences in Havant

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Havant recorded 2,783 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 48.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Havant

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Havant recorded 625 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Havant

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Havant recorded 480 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Havant

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Havant recorded 467 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Havant

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Havant recorded 417 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Havant

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Havant recorded 234 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 28% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Havant

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Havant recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Havant

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Havant recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Havant

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Havant recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Havant

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Havant recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Havant

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Havant recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Havant

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Havant recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Havant

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Havant recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Havant

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Havant recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

4 areas within Havant, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Leigh Park Central & West Leigh had the highest rate (141.9 per 1,000) and Bedhampton the lowest (83.9). 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 Havant over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Havant 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.

Havant has an estimated population of 49,480. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Havant sits in decile 3.9, 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 Havant. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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