Crime in Whiteley: statistics, rates and trends
657 crimes were recorded in Whiteley in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.6 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 Whiteley at a glance
- Crime trends in Whiteley
- Types of crime in Whiteley
- Whiteley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Whiteley
- Streets with the most crime in Whiteley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whiteley
- Demographics of Whiteley
- Questions about crime in Whiteley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (235), anti-social behaviour (89) and shoplifting (84) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 867th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Whiteley | Fareham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 657 | 7,052 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.6 | 61.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,176 | 115,428 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Whiteley peaked in the year to August 2023 (720 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (522). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 657 | 64.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 572 | 56.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 677 | 66.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 720 | 70.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 591 | 58.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 623 | 61.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 522 | 51.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 561 | 55.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 580 | 57.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (51% below) and anti-social behaviour (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 44 to 84 and public order rose from 36 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 235 | 23.1 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 | 8.7 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 8.3 | 8.5 | +91% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Other theft | 54 | 5.3 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Public order | 50 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +39% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Whiteley; the highest is Netley (82.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Lee-on-the-Solent (44.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whiteley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locks Heath | 1,925 | 53.5 | -17% |
| Bursledon | 493 | 67.4 | +4% |
| Hedge End | 1,356 | 57.9 | -10% |
| Fareham | 3,258 | 81.3 | +26% |
| Netley | 638 | 82.8 | +28% |
| West End (Eastleigh) | 797 | 75.7 | +17% |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1,155 | 44.9 | -30% |
| Holbury | 482 | 62.4 | -3% |
Of the 2 areas within Whiteley, Whiteley and Shedfield had the highest crime rate (93.3 per 1,000) and Sarisbury & Whiteley the lowest (49.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteley and Shedfield | Neighbourhood | 9,592 | 895 | 93.3 |
| Sarisbury & Whiteley | Neighbourhood | 8,135 | 403 | 49.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Whiteley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (85).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 85 |
| On or near Supermarket | 56 |
| On or near New Road | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Fieldfare Road | 21 |
| On or near Glen Road | 17 |
| On or near Castilian Way | 15 |
| On or near Sandpiper Drive | 15 |
| On or near Whiteley Lane | 15 |
| On or near Barn Owl Close | 14 |
Of the 568 crimes in Whiteley with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 89 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 217 | 38.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 202 | 35.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Whiteley has an estimated population of 10,176 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (4.7%, against 23.3%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (6.6%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whiteley average decile 9.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Whiteley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 71.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whiteley a safe place to live?
Whiteley recorded 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 867th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Whiteley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 235 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (89).
Is crime in Whiteley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whiteley was up 15% on the year before: 657 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 572 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whiteley?
About 10,176 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whiteley?
Whiteley 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.