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Crime in West Town

West Town had 272 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 82.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 10 Havant areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 20% below the middle Havant area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

PO11, Havant · within 1.5 miles of the middle of West Town

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82.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 10Havant rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common126 in 3 months

Month by month

65 Mar 74 Apr 99 May 91 Jun 99 Jul 82 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12646%
anti-social behaviour3613%
theft2610%
criminal damage238%
public order218%
shoplifting124%
burglary93%
other crime93%

West Town against Havant

TypeWest Town per 1,000Middle Havant areaChange
Violence38.240.1▲ 27%
Burglary2.73.4–
Vehicle crime0.64.5–
Anti-social behaviour10.914.8▼ 18%
Theft and robbery8.58.5▲ 87%

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 West Town a safe area?

West Town had about 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 10 Havant areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Town?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (126), followed by anti-social behaviour (36) and theft (26).