Crime in Waterlooville: statistics, rates and trends

2,622 crimes were recorded in Waterlooville in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,180 reports (45% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Waterlooville has the 711th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Waterlooville was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,981 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,288). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 Waterlooville 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 possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+104%) and shoplifting (+31%). The largest falls were in burglary (-29%) and other crime (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Waterlooville

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Waterlooville recorded 1,180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 45.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Waterlooville

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Waterlooville recorded 328 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Waterlooville

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Waterlooville recorded 305 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Waterlooville

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Waterlooville recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Waterlooville

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Waterlooville recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Waterlooville

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Waterlooville recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Waterlooville

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Waterlooville recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Waterlooville

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Waterlooville recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 104% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Waterlooville

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Waterlooville recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Waterlooville

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Waterlooville recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Waterlooville

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Waterlooville recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Waterlooville

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Waterlooville recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Waterlooville

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Waterlooville recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Waterlooville

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Waterlooville recorded 10 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 11% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

4 areas within Waterlooville, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Waterloo had the highest rate (114.1 per 1,000) and Purbrook the lowest (51.7). 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 Waterlooville over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Waterlooville 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.

Waterlooville has an estimated population of 35,419. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Waterlooville sits in decile 6.9, less 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 Waterlooville. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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