Hedge End Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in Hedge End were 54% below the UK average, standing at 1.2 per 1,000 residents compared to the UK’s 2.6 per 1,000. This stark divergence highlights a unique pattern in the area’s crime profile, where personal safety appears to be comparatively stronger than national trends. The overall crime rate for November 2023 was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, placing Hedge End 49.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure is notable given the area’s role as a built-up part of Eastleigh, where urban dynamics typically correlate with higher crime rates. Property crimes (50 incidents) accounted for 52% of all reported crimes, with shoplifting (19 incidents) and vehicle crime (15 incidents) forming the largest subsets. Violent crimes (31 incidents) made up 32% of the total, reflecting a balance between property and personal safety concerns. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping may have influenced activity levels. The lower rate of violent crime compared to the UK average may partly explain the area’s relative safety, though further analysis would be needed to identify specific contributing factors such as community initiatives or local policing strategies.

November 2023 saw a 47.6% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 21 to 31 incidents, though this category still remained 54% below the UK average. Criminal damage and arson surged by 125%, jumping from 4 to 9 incidents, possibly linked to seasonal factors like Bonfire Night. Vehicle crime also rose sharply by 66.7%, from 9 to 15 incidents, which may reflect increased traffic or parking activity during the month. In contrast, other theft fell by 62.5% (from 8 to 3 incidents), and public order offences declined by 36.4% (from 11 to 7 incidents), suggesting a reduction in minor disturbances. Shoplifting, at 19 incidents, was 45% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, indicating a localised challenge in retail crime that warrants attention. The crime mix shifted slightly towards property offences, which accounted for 52% of all reported crimes, though violent crime remained a significant portion. Residents may find the 45% above-average shoplifting rate particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a specific area for targeted interventions or awareness campaigns.

The crime rate in November 2023 (3.8 per 1,000) was a 6.5% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000, reflecting a small but measurable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 3 crimes per day over the month, a figure that provides a tangible sense of frequency for local residents. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 264 residents, placing the monthly exposure rate in a context that is significantly lower than the UK average. With a population of 25,315, the 96 total crimes reported equate to a rate that is 49.3% below the national figure, underscoring Hedge End’s relatively low crime profile. This comparison is particularly striking given the area’s built-up nature within Eastleigh, where urban centres typically face higher crime rates. The monthly exposure statistic helps contextualise the impact on residents, showing that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is comparatively low. However, the 6.5% month-on-month increase suggests that local conditions or events may have contributed to a slight uptick, though further analysis would be required to pinpoint exact causes.