Bursledon Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Bursledon during September 2024 reveals a striking contrast between violent and property crime. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing property crimes (26%) and other categories. This imbalance suggests a local dynamic where interpersonal conflicts or targeted incidents may be more prevalent than opportunistic theft. The overall crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents is 36.4% below the UK average, a figure that aligns with Bursledon's relatively low population density and suburban character within Eastleigh. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as September marks the transition from summer to autumn, with freshers' week at nearby universities potentially influencing local patterns. While violent crime remains the dominant category, the rate of violence and sexual offences (2.4 per 1,000) is 8% below the UK average, indicating a lower incidence of such crimes compared to the national trend. This could reflect community cohesion or effective local policing in addressing interpersonal disputes. Property crimes, though lower in proportion, show a notable increase in burglary (3 cases) compared to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, suggesting vulnerabilities in residential security that may require targeted attention. The low rates of anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.4 per 1,000) further reinforce Bursledon's generally orderly environment, though these figures are 49% and 29% below the UK average respectively. The seasonal context of September—back-to-school periods and shorter evenings—may have influenced the timing of incidents, with fewer daylight hours affecting outdoor activities and increasing opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the overall stability in crime rates compared to the UK suggests a resilient local community with effective crime prevention measures in place.

September 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with burglary, robbery, and other theft each increasing by 100% compared to August. This jump in property-related crimes contrasts with a 39.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 28 to 17 incidents. The drop in violent crime may be partly explained by the end of summer holidays reducing opportunities for alcohol-fueled incidents. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 55.6%, from 9 to 4 incidents, a change that could reflect seasonal adjustments in community activity or successful local interventions. Bursledon's rate of violence and sexual offences (2.4 per 1,000) remains 8% below the UK average, despite the absolute increase in September. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour is 49% below the UK average, highlighting a consistent trend of lower rates in this category. The rise in burglary (0.4 per 1,000) is 29% above the UK average, raising questions about residential security in the area. For residents, the 100% increase in burglary is a concrete data point that may warrant additional precautions, particularly during the autumn months when windows are closed and homes are less visible from the street. The sharp decline in public order offences (29% below UK average) suggests that Bursledon's approach to managing public spaces—whether through community engagement or policing—may be working effectively. These fluctuations underscore the importance of monitoring crime trends over time to identify emerging risks and maintain the area's current low crime profile.

Bursledon's crime rate in September 2024 (4.9 per 1,000) represents a 31.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.2 per 1,000, a shift that aligns with broader seasonal patterns. This reduction is particularly notable when considering the daily crime context: 34 crimes over 30 days equate to roughly 1 crime per day, a figure that appears stable compared to prior months. On a population-scaled basis, this translates to one reported crime for every 205 residents over the course of September—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, though no direct UK comparison figure is available for this metric. The contrast with the previous month is stark, with the overall crime rate nearly halving. This decline may be influenced by the end of summer activities, which often correlate with higher crime rates in areas with transient populations. However, the absolute number of violent crimes (17) remains higher than the 13 reported in August, indicating that while the rate has decreased, the volume of incidents has not. For residents, the 1-in-205 monthly exposure rate provides a tangible understanding of risk, though this figure aggregates all crime types and does not reflect specific vulnerabilities. The population context—Bursledon's 6,971 residents—also means that individual risk is diluted across the community, with no single household facing an unusually high likelihood of being affected. These figures suggest that Bursledon's crime profile is both stable and manageable, with the most recent data reinforcing the area's position as one of the safer parts of the UK. The comparison with the previous month highlights the importance of tracking short-term fluctuations, which can sometimes be attributed to temporary factors like local events or weather patterns.