THE SQUARE, GU32 3HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU32 3HJ

THE SQUARE, GU32 3HJ, East Hampshire has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.72 per 1,000 population. This GU32 3HJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GU32 postcode area, which has experienced 73 crimes and a crime rate of 5.87 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GU32 3HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU32 3HJ, encompassing approximately 2099 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU32 3HJ area, explore the GU32 3HJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

GU32 3HJ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • The Square with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Lavant Street with total crimes: 4

THE SQUARE, GU32 3HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order815.72-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences53.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.38-37.50%
Other theft42.380.00%
Shoplifting31.91-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Burglary20.950.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1529.53-31.82%
Public order137.1462.50%
Shoplifting96.1928.57%
Anti-social behaviour84.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.81700.00%
Robbery33.810.00%
Bicycle theft21.43100.00%
Other crime10.95-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.7237.50%
Public order810.48-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour83.810.00%
Shoplifting73.8116.67%
Vehicle crime23.33100.00%
Other crime20.95100.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.86100.00%
Public order97.62125.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.29-38.46%
Shoplifting63.81500.00%
Other theft32.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.62225.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.19-52.94%
Public order43.8133.33%
Other theft41.9133.33%
Burglary21.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-90.91%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.9630.77%
Criminal damage and arson118.10120.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.24-55.56%
Other theft31.91-25.00%
Public order31.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Shoplifting20.95-60.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.8662.50%
Anti-social behaviour96.1912.50%
Public order64.290.00%
Shoplifting52.86-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.38400.00%
Other theft42.3833.33%
Robbery11.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour819.5360.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.81-33.33%
Shoplifting83.81100.00%
Public order63.8150.00%
Other theft32.86-25.00%
Theft from the person21.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.5320.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.72-64.29%
Possession of weapons42.3833.33%
Public order41.9133.33%
Other theft41.910.00%
Shoplifting41.91-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1528.10275.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.1455.56%
Violence and sexual offences106.67-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson54.76400.00%
Other theft42.38300.00%
Possession of weapons31.910.00%
Public order31.43-40.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.3441.67%
Anti-social behaviour98.1012.50%
Public order54.29400.00%
Shoplifting42.38-60.00%
Robbery31.910.00%
Possession of weapons31.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.43-33.33%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.530.00%
Shoplifting105.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.760.00%
Burglary33.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202415
July 202422
June 202416
May 20248
April 202417
March 202413
February 20248
January 202412
December 202310
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20248
June 20249
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 202315
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 202413
April 20244
March 20249
February 20248
January 20245
December 202314
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 202411
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU32 3HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Square
    Total8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Lavant Street
    Total4
    Public order3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 6. High Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Borough Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Meadow Lands
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sheep Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Sussex Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Clarendon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. The Courtyard
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1