Total Crime Rate
27.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Brow area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Purbrook , and the 96th lowest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
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 The Brow (PO7 5DA) in the last 12 months was 27.6 per 1,000 residents and was 49.5% lower than the Purbrook average (54.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Brow (PO7 5DA), the main crime hotspot is near The Dale. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Purbrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Brow | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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