Total Crime Rate
60.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Waterworks Road area has the 5th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buriton & East Meon , and the 120th highest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Waterworks Road (GU32 2AT) in the last 12 months was 60.8 per 1,000 residents and was 58.7% higher than the Buriton & East Meon average (38.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 27.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 700.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Waterworks Road (GU32 2AT), the main crime hotspot is near School Lane. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Buriton & East Meon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Waterworks Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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