Bursledon Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Bursledon’s crime profile in January 2024, comprising 53.6% of all reported incidents. At 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate was 45.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a significantly safer environment compared to national trends. The high proportion of violent crimes (15 incidents) contrasted with property crimes (8 incidents), suggesting a pattern of interpersonal conflict rather than opportunistic theft. This aligns with the post-holiday period, where reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may have contributed to a shift in criminal activity away from public spaces toward more personal interactions. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as January’s colder weather and post-Christmas lull in consumer activity could have influenced both the types and locations of crimes reported. The area’s relatively low property crime rate—particularly for shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000, 47% below UK average) and vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000, 40% below UK average)—may indicate effective community policing or limited commercial activity in the built-up area. However, the dominance of violent crimes raises questions about local social dynamics from the data alone. The breakdown illustrates a combination of seasonal rhythms and local demographics, with the area’s character as a smaller, built-up part of Eastleigh likely shaping its unique crime profile.

January 2024 saw stark contrasts in crime trends, with anti-social behaviour, burglary, and criminal damage and arson all doubling compared to December 2023. This 100% increase in these categories suggests a potential spike in community tensions or unmet needs during the winter months. Conversely, vehicle crime and shoplifting both halved—vehicle crime dropped 75% (from 8 to 2 incidents) and shoplifting fell 50% (from 4 to 2 incidents)—possibly due to reduced traffic or more effective policing in high-risk areas. The violent crime rate (2.2 per 1,000) was 15% below the UK average for this category, indicating a lower-than-expected incidence of violence despite the high share of violent crimes in Bursledon’s total rate. This paradox may be explained by the area’s smaller population and stronger community cohesion, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. A resident would find the 75% decline in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a tangible improvement in road safety or deterrent measures. The data also reveals that public order offences (0.1 per 1,000) were 79% below the UK average, highlighting a marked absence of disorderly conduct in the area—a factor that could contribute to the overall sense of safety reported by local residents.

Bursledon’s crime rate in January 2024 (4.0 per 1,000) represented a 17.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.9 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend that may reflect seasonal patterns or sustained community efforts. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the importance of vigilance in maintaining this level of safety. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 in 249 residents indicates that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is significantly lower than the UK average, which would likely be much higher given Bursledon’s overall rate. This statistic provides a tangible reference point for residents, helping them contextualise their personal risk in relation to national benchmarks. The area’s smaller size and built-up nature may also contribute to more effective policing and quicker response times, though this remains speculative without additional data. For a community of 6,971 people, the 28 reported crimes in January represent a manageable volume that could be further reduced through targeted interventions, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and burglary have recently increased.