Total Crime Rate
51.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
31.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Rectory Lane area has the 5th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Alton Holybourne , and the 146th highest crime rate of 410 local areas in East Hampshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Rectory Lane (GU10 5JS) in the last 12 months was 51.7 per 1,000 residents and was 89.1% higher than the Alton Holybourne average (27.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 31.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rectory Lane (GU10 5JS), the main crime hotspot is near Doctors Field. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Doctors Field | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Doctors Field | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Trimming Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Broadlands Close | Under investigation |
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