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Crime in Chawton

Chawton had 54 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 127.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 23 East Hampshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 190% above the middle East Hampshire area. Crime was up 35% on the three months before.

GU34, East Hampshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Chawton

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127.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 23East Hampshire rank1st is the highest rate
+35%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common22 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 12 Apr 15 May 20 Jun 19 Jul 15 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Chawton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2241%
anti-social behaviour815%
public order713%
criminal damage59%
drugs59%
vehicle crime59%
other crime12%
theft12%

Chawton against East Hampshire

TypeChawton per 1,000Middle East Hampshire areaChange
Violence5219.2▲ 5%
Burglary01.4–
Vehicle crime11.81.4–
Anti-social behaviour18.95.6–
Theft and robbery2.43.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chawton127.7▲ 35%
Alton72.7▲ 17%
Holybourne64.4▲ 31%
Four Marks34.1▲ 52%
See every East Hampshire area ranked on the crime in East Hampshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Chawton a safe area?

Chawton had about 127.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 23 East Hampshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Chawton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (22), followed by anti-social behaviour (8) and public order (7).