Crime in Whiteley: statistics, rates and trends
667 crimes were recorded in Whiteley in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Whiteley
- Questions about crime in Whiteley
- About this data
667 crimes were recorded in Whiteley in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 269 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Whiteley has the 863rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Whiteley | Fareham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 667 | 6,986 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.5 | 60.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,176 | 115,428 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Whiteley was highest in the year to July 2024 (695 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (492). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 667 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 572 | 56.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 695 | 68.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 688 | 67.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 610 | 59.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 636 | 62.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 492 | 48.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 569 | 55.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 588 | 57.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whiteley 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 bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+55%) and violence and sexual offences (+31%). The largest falls were in burglary (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 269 | 26.4 | 0.77 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 8.2 | 0.53 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 82 | 8.1 | 0.97 | +55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +0% |
| Other theft | 50 | 4.9 | 0.77 | +4% |
| Public order | 46 | 4.5 | 0.68 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.1 | 0.42 | +24% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.9 | 0.53 | -41% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.4 | 0.65 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.1 | 1.31 | +175% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.1 | 1.11 | +267% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -64% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Whiteley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whiteley recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Whiteley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whiteley recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Whiteley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whiteley recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Whiteley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whiteley recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Whiteley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whiteley recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Whiteley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whiteley recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Whiteley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whiteley recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Whiteley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whiteley recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Whiteley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whiteley recorded 14 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 17% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Whiteley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Whiteley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Whiteley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whiteley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Whiteley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whiteley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Whiteley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whiteley recorded 3 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 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Whiteley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Whiteley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Whiteley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whiteley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whiteley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locks Heath | 1,926 | 53.5 | -18% |
| Bursledon | 502 | 68.6 | +5% |
| Hedge End | 1,332 | 56.9 | -13% |
| Fareham | 3,189 | 79.6 | +21% |
| Netley | 626 | 81.3 | +24% |
| West End (Eastleigh) | 786 | 74.7 | +14% |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1,137 | 44.2 | -33% |
| Holbury | 471 | 61.0 | -7% |
2 areas within Whiteley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Whiteley and Shedfield had the highest rate (91.3 per 1,000) and Sarisbury & Whiteley the lowest (50.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteley and Shedfield | Neighbourhood | 9,592 | 876 | 91.3 |
| Sarisbury & Whiteley | Neighbourhood | 8,135 | 413 | 50.8 |
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 Whiteley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 82 |
| On or near Supermarket | 58 |
| On or near New Road | 52 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Barn Owl Close | 18 |
| On or near Glen Road | 18 |
| On or near Fieldfare Road | 17 |
| On or near Castilian Way | 14 |
| On or near Eliot Close | 14 |
| On or near Whiteley Lane | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whiteley 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 | 209 | 31.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 202 | 30.3% |
| Not recorded | 83 | 12.4% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Whiteley has an estimated population of 10,176. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whiteley sits in decile 9.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Whiteley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.7% |
| Social rented homes | 3.4% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.8 |
Is Whiteley a safe place to live?
Whiteley recorded 65.5 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 Whiteley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Whiteley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whiteley was up 17% on the year before: 667 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 572 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Whiteley?
Whiteley 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 Whiteley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.