Hollywood Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

December 2024 presented a mixed picture for Hollywood’s crime profile, with overall rates remaining 26.8% below the UK average at 5.2 per 1,000 residents. The month saw violence and sexual offences dominate, accounting for 41.9% of all reported crimes, followed closely by burglary and criminal damage. This aligns with the area’s built-up character, where high foot traffic and proximity to retail hubs likely contribute to property-related incidents. Seasonal factors—such as Christmas shopping, prolonged darkness, and the temporary absence of residents during the holidays—may have exacerbated certain trends, including the tripling of criminal damage and arson cases. However, the persistent gap between Hollywood’s rates and the UK average suggests strong local policing or community resilience, despite the month’s challenges. Violent crime, though the most frequent category, remained lower than the UK norm, a trend consistent with the area’s lower population density and possibly improved community engagement initiatives. Meanwhile, the sharp rise in public order offences and shoplifting highlights the pressures of a busy festive season, with empty homes and increased foot traffic creating opportunities for opportunistic crimes. These patterns, while concerning, remain within manageable levels for a small built-up area like Hollywood.

December 2024 marked a sharp increase in criminal damage and arson, which rose by 300% from one incident to four. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in public order offences and shoplifting, points to heightened tensions during the festive season. Meanwhile, other theft fell by 33.3%, suggesting targeted efforts or seasonal shifts in criminal activity. Violent crimes, though still the most common category at 41.9% of total incidents, remained 14% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Conversely, burglary in Hollywood (0.7 per 1,000) was 126% above the UK average, highlighting a localised vulnerability. This contrast between categories—particularly the spike in property-related crimes—may reflect the area’s built-up nature and the seasonal impact of empty homes during the holiday period.

Hollywood's crime rate in December 2024 rose to 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a 54.9% increase from the previous month’s 3.4 per 1,000. This shift reflects a marked uptick in specific categories. below the UK average. On a daily basis, one crime was reported per day in Hollywood during December—a figure that, while low, underscores the month’s volatility. Monthly exposure shows that over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 193 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rate in terms of population density. This suggests that while Hollywood is generally safer than the UK average, the month’s seasonal factors—such as dark evenings and holiday-related activity—may have temporarily amplified local crime trends. The population of 5,970 residents further highlights the impact of even small increases in reported incidents, as the absolute number of crimes (31) translates to a relatively high frequency for such a small community.