Netley Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Netley, 7.4 crimes were recorded in September 2023, placing the area 7.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 135 residents over the course of the month. The crime profile reveals a distinct emphasis on violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 50.9% of all incidents. This category alone was 39% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting a particular vulnerability in this area. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, each contributing 10.9% to the total, though both categories were below the UK average. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students to universities and the onset of darker evenings—likely contributes to the elevated rate of violent crimes, as increased foot traffic and social interactions in public spaces can heighten opportunities for such incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft-related crimes were lower than national averages, possibly reflecting the area's smaller retail footprint compared to larger urban centres. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, underscores the need for targeted community engagement and policing strategies to address the specific challenges faced by Netley's residents.

September 2023 saw a 19.7% increase in Netley's overall crime rate compared to the previous month, rising from 6.2 to 7.4 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend was most pronounced in public order offences, which doubled from 3 to 6 incidents—a 100% increase—and vehicle crime, which rose from 0 to 2 reported cases. Burglary also saw a 100% increase, with incidents rising from 2 to 4. These spikes may be linked to the seasonal transition, as September marks the end of summer holidays and the start of the academic year, potentially increasing social tensions and unsecured properties. Conversely, other theft and anti-social behaviour both declined, with other theft falling by 66.7% and anti-social behaviour by 33.3%. The violent crime category, though above the UK average, remains a critical concern for residents, with 28 incidents representing nearly half of all crimes reported. This concentration of violence and sexual offences—3.8 per 1,000 in Netley compared to 2.7 per 1,000 nationally—suggests a need for enhanced policing in high-risk areas, particularly during evening hours when the population density in local amenities may increase. For context, shoplifting in Netley was 11% below the UK average, a figure that could be attributed to the area's limited retail presence compared to more commercialised zones.

Netley's crime rate in September 2023 was 7.4 per 1,000 residents, a 19.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.2 per 1,000. This upward shift, while modest in absolute terms, translates to a practical risk for residents: roughly 2 crimes were reported per day in Netley during September. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 135 residents, a figure that, while lower than the UK average, still represents a tangible concern for the community. When scaled to the area's population of 7,416, this means 55 total crimes were recorded, with 28 of these falling into the violent and sexual offences category. The daily crime count—2 incidents per day—provides a concrete measure for residents to assess their personal risk, though this figure includes all crime types and does not distinguish between high-risk and low-risk areas. The month-on-month increase may be partially explained by the return of students to local universities and the associated rise in social activity, which can lead to higher incidences of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the overall rate remains 7.5% below the UK average, indicating that Netley's residents, on average, face a slightly lower risk of crime compared to the national population. This contrast highlights the importance of localised strategies to address specific challenges, such as the elevated rate of violent crime, while maintaining the relatively lower incidence of property-related offences observed in the area.