Crime in Horndean: statistics, rates and trends
1,655 crimes were recorded in Horndean in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Horndean at a glance
- Crime trends in Horndean
- Types of crime in Horndean
- Horndean compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Horndean
- Streets with the most crime in Horndean
- What happened after crimes were reported in Horndean
- Population and deprivation in Horndean
- Questions about crime in Horndean
- About this data
1,655 crimes were recorded in Horndean in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 801 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Horndean has the 1,171st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Horndean | East Hampshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,655 | 6,164 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.0 | 47.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 33,751 | 129,975 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Horndean was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,227 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,655). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 1,655 | 49.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,750 | 51.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,932 | 57.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,033 | 60.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,227 | 66.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,069 | 61.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,085 | 61.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,075 | 61.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,126 | 63.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 174 |
| June 2026 | 126 |
| May 2026 | 150 |
| April 2026 | 127 |
| March 2026 | 133 |
| February 2026 | 121 |
| January 2026 | 99 |
| December 2025 | 151 |
| November 2025 | 137 |
| October 2025 | 155 |
| September 2025 | 152 |
| August 2025 | 130 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Horndean 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. The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+55%) and other crime (+24%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-40%) and shoplifting (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 801 | 23.7 | 0.69 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 188 | 5.6 | 0.36 | +6% |
| Public order | 128 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 122 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 2.5 | 0.30 | -40% |
| Other theft | 79 | 2.3 | 0.37 | -36% |
| Burglary | 72 | 2.1 | 0.60 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 1.4 | 0.28 | -40% |
| Other crime | 46 | 1.4 | 0.65 | +24% |
| Drugs | 33 | 1.0 | 0.30 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 0.9 | 0.95 | +55% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.3 | 0.36 | +67% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +29% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Horndean
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Horndean recorded 801 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 48.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Horndean
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Horndean recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Horndean
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Horndean recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Horndean
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Horndean recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Horndean
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Horndean recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Horndean
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Horndean recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Horndean
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Horndean recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Horndean
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Horndean recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Horndean
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Horndean recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Horndean
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Horndean recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Horndean
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Horndean recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Horndean
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Horndean recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Horndean
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Horndean recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Horndean
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Horndean recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Horndean, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Horndean.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horndean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmead | 188 | 35.9 | -27% |
| Waterlooville | 2,622 | 74.0 | +51% |
| Havant | 5,747 | 116.1 | +137% |
| Emsworth | 670 | 53.9 | +10% |
| Petersfield | 1,010 | 63.2 | +29% |
| Portsmouth | 27,419 | 119.3 | +143% |
| South Hayling | 1,137 | 70.1 | +43% |
| Fareham | 3,189 | 79.6 | +62% |
6 areas within Horndean, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hart Plain had the highest rate (80.6 per 1,000) and Horndean Downs the lowest (21.2). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Plain | Neighbourhood | 10,424 | 840 | 80.6 |
| Horndean Murray | Neighbourhood | 2,510 | 130 | 51.8 |
| Cowplain | Neighbourhood | 9,167 | 387 | 42.2 |
| Horndean Kings & Blendworth | Neighbourhood | 5,957 | 192 | 32.2 |
| Clanfield | Neighbourhood | 6,333 | 191 | 30.2 |
| Horndean Downs | Neighbourhood | 2,504 | 53 | 21.2 |
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 Horndean over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 83 |
| On or near Robin Gardens | 51 |
| On or near Albretia Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Thrush Walk | 40 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Chaffinch Green | 35 |
| On or near Partridge Gardens | 34 |
| On or near Merlin Close | 31 |
| On or near Puffin Walk | 28 |
| On or near Grebe Close | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Horndean 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 622 | 37.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 384 | 23.2% |
| Not recorded | 188 | 11.4% |
| Under investigation | 173 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 74 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.6% |
Horndean has an estimated population of 33,751. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Horndean sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Horndean |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.2% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% |
| Private rented homes | 9.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 4.5% |
Is Horndean a safe place to live?
Horndean recorded 49.0 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 Horndean?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 801 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (188).
Is crime in Horndean going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horndean was down 5% on the year before: 1,655 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,750 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Horndean?
Horndean 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 Horndean. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.