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Crime in Hayling Island

Hayling Island had 318 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 78.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 10 Havant areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 24% below the middle Havant area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

PO11, Havant · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hayling Island

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78.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 10Havant rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common148 in 3 months

Month by month

74 Mar 84 Apr 117 May 113 Jun 111 Jul 94 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hayling Island. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence14847%
anti-social behaviour4213%
theft299%
public order268%
criminal damage258%
burglary144%
shoplifting124%
other crime93%

Hayling Island against Havant

TypeHayling Island per 1,000Middle Havant areaChange
Violence36.740.1▲ 20%
Burglary3.53.4–
Vehicle crime0.74.5–
Anti-social behaviour10.414.8▼ 7%
Theft and robbery7.98.5▲ 100%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Milton103.8▲ 11%
Eastney96.3▲ 8%
West Town82.4▲ 14%
Hayling Island78.9▲ 16%
See every Havant area ranked on the crime in Havant page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Hayling Island a safe area?

Hayling Island had about 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 10 Havant areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hayling Island?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (148), followed by anti-social behaviour (42) and theft (29).