Hampshire is home to hundreds of schools serving thousands of young people. However, 2025 has shown that no school is immune to crime.
As a specialist school security company, we have researched and published this article, outlining the types of school-related crimes seen across Hampshire this year. To keep you up to date with key incidents, we give examples of incidents, and explore the security measures that can help keep students, staff and sites safe.
Types of crimes impacting schools in Hampshire
Incidents recorded so far in 2025 reflect a concerning trend seen nationwide: more serious threats to school safety which is a worry to pupils staff and parents.
Arrest after school burglary during the summer holidays
September 30: Police have made an arrest after a burglary at a Hartley Wintney primary school during the summer holidays.
In summary, the offender forced entry and stole electronic equipment before fleeing.
- Read the full report: Hartley Wintney school burglary
The incident underscores the risk to unoccupied school sites over holiday periods; enquiries are ongoing as officers review evidence and work to recover stolen items.
Weapons-related threats near a school in Southampton
March 24: St Mark’s C of E School in Southampton was forced into lockdown after a man carrying knives was reported nearby. Children hid under desks during the incident, which caused widespread fear. A man was later arrested.
Burglary at a school in Bordon, Hampshire
June 4: Bordon Infant School was targeted by burglars. CCTV captured footage released by police. The theft impacted school operations and led to community concern about local crime.
Safeguarding & child protection issues
April 2025: A teacher from Perins School was banned from the profession after historic sexual offences against a pupil were proven. This underlined why robust safeguarding procedures must remain a core priority for every school in the county.
Source: Teacher found to have sexually assaulted pupil banned
These cases of school crime in Hampshire, spanning physical security breaches, serious safeguarding failures and child protection risks, highlight that both internal and external threats to site safety must be addressed.
How can schools in Hampshire improve their security measures?
Given the incidents recorded, schools in Hampshire should focus on the following:
- School CCTV systems: High-quality, monitored cameras help deter intruders and assist police investigations. CCTV footage helped Bordon Infant School after its burglary.
- School access control: Professional access control installers in Hampshire fit systems to meet a range of security requirements. Fob entry, intercoms and other systems protect schools
- Safeguarding audits: Following the Perins School case, every school should revisit its safeguarding protocols, ensuring robust staff vetting and clear reporting processes.
- Lockdown procedures: The Southampton incident shows why schools need fully rehearsed lockdown plans. Technology like remote-activated school lockdown systems and in-classroom panic buttons can reduce risk in live threat situations.
Related reading: School security systems benefits & advantages
Summary of our Hampshire school crime report (2025)
Hampshire has seen an unsettling variety of school-related crime in 2025. From knife incidents near playgrounds to burglaries and serious safeguarding failures, the risks facing education sites continue to grow.
For headteachers, governors and facilities managers, this reinforces the need to view school security as an integrated strategy.
Investing in the right measures today could prevent tomorrow’s headlines. We hope you have enjoyed this school crime report for Hampshire in 2025.
