Total Crime Rate
67.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lower Bere Wood area has the 17th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Stakes , and the 153rd highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
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 Lower Bere Wood (PO7 7NQ) in the last 12 months was 67.2 per 1,000 residents and was 10.4% higher than the Stakes average (60.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -8.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 41.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 35.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lower Bere Wood (PO7 7NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Upper Bere Wood. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Stakes| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Upper Bere Wood | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Upper Bere Wood | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elizabeth Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elizabeth Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orsmond Close | Local resolution |
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