Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO9 · Hampshire
398
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO11 · Hampshire
68
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
South Hayling has less crime — 68 vs 398 incidents in April 2026.
Havant recorded substantially more crime than South Hayling in April 2026 — 398 incidents compared to 68, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Havant sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (58) and Shoplifting (38), while South Hayling has more Public order (10) and Criminal damage & arson (9). Havant sits above the national average for recorded crime while South Hayling is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, South Hayling recorded fewer crimes than Havant — 68 vs 398 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. South Hayling is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Havant saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while South Hayling had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, South Hayling recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 398).