Netley Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Netley's crime profile in April 2024, accounting for 37.5% of all reported incidents. This category, at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, remains 38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect the area's urban character and proximity to Eastleigh's broader policing infrastructure. Anti-social behaviour (28.1% of total crimes) and criminal damage (9.4%) follow as the next most common categories, though both are significantly below national averages. The overall crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents places Netley 44.2% below the UK's 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that suggests the area's built-up nature and relatively stable population contribute to its lower crime profile. Seasonal factors in April—Easter and spring weather—likely influence patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially driving anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the sharp decline in burglary and shoplifting (each down 50% from March) may indicate effective policing or reduced opportunities for property crime during the Easter period. These figures illustrate a combination of local context and broader national trends, with violence remaining the most persistent challenge despite the area's overall safety.

April 2024 saw a dramatic 800% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 1 to 9 incidents—a shift that may reflect seasonal changes in community activity or heightened visibility of such behaviour during Easter. Vehicle crime and public order offences both doubled from March, suggesting a possible link to increased outdoor activity during spring. Conversely, burglary and shoplifting each fell by 50%, aligning with broader UK trends of reduced property crime. Netley's rate of violence and sexual offences (1.6 per 1,000) is 38% below the UK average, a gap that may be influenced by the area's built-up nature and proximity to Eastleigh's more structured urban environment. These figures offer a nuanced picture of crime dynamics, with violent crime remaining a persistent concern despite overall declines.

Netley's crime rate in April 2024 fell by 23.9% compared to March's 5.7 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline from previous months. This brings the current rate to 4.3 per 1,000, a figure that places the area 44.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Daily crime data shows an average of one reported crime per day in April, a rate that remains consistent with the area's long-term trend of lower-than-average crime. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 232 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively sparse nature of criminal activity in Netley compared to national benchmarks. With a population of 7,416, the local context suggests that community-level factors—such as strong local policing or demographic stability—may contribute to this sustained reduction from the data alone.