Crime in Waterlooville: statistics, rates and trends
2,661 crimes were recorded in Waterlooville in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Waterlooville at a glance
- Crime trends in Waterlooville
- Types of crime in Waterlooville
- Waterlooville compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Waterlooville
- Streets with the most crime in Waterlooville
- What happened after crimes were reported in Waterlooville
- Demographics of Waterlooville
- Questions about crime in Waterlooville
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,082), anti-social behaviour (367) and shoplifting (333) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 692nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Waterlooville | Havant | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,661 | 11,156 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.1 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 35,419 | 126,985 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Waterlooville peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,984 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,320). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,661 | 75.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,320 | 65.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,393 | 67.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,516 | 71.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,882 | 81.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,535 | 71.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,984 | 84.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,741 | 77.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,802 | 79.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 265 |
| July 2026 | 273 |
| June 2026 | 228 |
| May 2026 | 242 |
| April 2026 | 206 |
| March 2026 | 194 |
| February 2026 | 195 |
| January 2026 | 188 |
| December 2025 | 204 |
| November 2025 | 203 |
| October 2025 | 238 |
| September 2025 | 225 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and burglary (63% below) and drugs (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 237 to 367 and shoplifting rose from 218 to 333.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,082 | 30.5 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 367 | 10.4 | 15.4 | +55% |
| Shoplifting | 333 | 9.4 | 8.5 | +53% |
| Public order | 223 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 176 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +45% |
| Other theft | 158 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 2.7 | 5.0 | +30% |
| Burglary | 47 | 1.3 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Drugs | 47 | 1.3 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Other crime | 46 | 1.3 | 2.1 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 42 | 1.2 | 1.0 | +31% |
| Robbery | 18 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Waterlooville; the highest is Portsmouth (119.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Denmead (36.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Waterlooville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havant | 5,786 | 116.9 | +56% |
| Denmead | 192 | 36.7 | -51% |
| Horndean | 1,687 | 50.0 | -33% |
| Emsworth | 674 | 54.2 | -28% |
| Portsmouth | 27,549 | 119.9 | +60% |
| South Hayling | 1,130 | 69.7 | -7% |
| Gosport | 5,937 | 85.8 | +14% |
| Fareham | 3,258 | 81.3 | +8% |
Of the 4 areas within Waterlooville, Waterloo had the highest crime rate (117.2 per 1,000) and Purbrook the lowest (51.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | Neighbourhood | 10,059 | 1,179 | 117.2 |
| Southwick and Wickham | Neighbourhood | 9,406 | 638 | 67.8 |
| Stakes | Neighbourhood | 10,457 | 686 | 65.6 |
| Purbrook | Neighbourhood | 9,311 | 478 | 51.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Waterlooville over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (209).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 209 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 132 |
| On or near Parking Area | 103 |
| On or near Laburnum Road | 71 |
| On or near Aysgarth Road | 61 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 56 |
| On or near Portland Road | 49 |
| On or near Kelly Road | 47 |
| On or near London Road | 47 |
| On or near Milton Road | 40 |
Of the 2,294 crimes in Waterlooville with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 367 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 970 | 42.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 640 | 27.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 249 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 142 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 79 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 48 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 21 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Waterlooville has an estimated population of 35,419 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Waterlooville average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Waterlooville | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Waterlooville a safe place to live?
Waterlooville recorded 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 692nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Waterlooville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,082 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (367).
Is crime in Waterlooville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Waterlooville was up 15% on the year before: 2,661 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,320 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Waterlooville?
About 35,419 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Waterlooville?
Waterlooville 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.