Based on April 2026 Police data, Hook (RG27) recorded the lowest crime rate in Hampshire, with 1 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Havant (PO9) recorded 398 crimes in the same period — more than 398x the crime count of the safest area. The 54 postcode areas analysed in Hampshire span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, burglary is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Hook (RG27) is the safest area in Hampshire, recording 1 crimes — 99% fewer than the average across the 54 areas analysed. Burglary was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Havant (PO9) recorded the most crime in Hampshire in April 2026, with 398 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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