Total Crime Rate
41.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Covert Grove area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Stakes , and the 142nd lowest 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 Covert Grove (PO7 8EY) in the last 12 months was 41.4 per 1,000 residents and was 31.9% lower 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 33.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Covert Grove (PO7 8EY), the main crime hotspot is near Jasmine Grove. Police recorded 14 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 | Bicycle theft | Sorrel Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sage Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rosebay Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rosebay Court | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sylvan View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sylvan View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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