Netley Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Netley's August 2024 crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents placed it 12.2% below the UK average of 8.2, a consistent trend in the built-up area's historically lower crime profile. Violence and sexual offences (14 cases) accounted for 26.4% of all crimes, remaining 29% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (12 cases) constituted 22.6% of total incidents—11% above the national benchmark. Burglary, at 6 cases (11.3% of total), stood out as 150% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect the area's seasonal dynamics. August, as a peak holiday month, aligns with increased burglary risks due to empty homes and transient populations. The data also shows shoplifting (2 cases) was 58% below the UK average, potentially linked to Netley's limited retail presence compared to larger urban centres. These patterns, while not unprecedented, highlight the need for vigilance during periods of high tourism and seasonal turnover, which may contribute to localized spikes in certain crime categories. The balance between property crimes (48.6%) and violent crimes (26.4%) suggests a mixed profile, with property-related offences slightly dominating—a trend consistent with smaller built-up areas where residential and commercial properties coexist.

August 2024 saw a dramatic 500% increase in 'other theft' cases, rising from one to six incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in shoplifting (from zero to two cases), signals a shift in criminal activity patterns. Anti-social behaviour also climbed by 33.3%, reaching 12 incidents—a figure 11% above the UK average. These increases contrast with declines in vehicle crime (-50%) and violence and sexual offences (-30%), the latter of which remained 29% below the UK average. The burglary rate in Netley was 150% above the UK average (0.8 vs 0.3 per 1,000), a stark anomaly that may partly explain the area's overall crime profile. For residents, the sharp rise in 'other theft'—which includes crimes like theft from vehicles or premises—offers a concrete warning to secure valuables, particularly during the holiday season when properties may be unoccupied.

Netley's crime rate rose by 8.2% from 6.6 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents in August 2024, marking the first increase in the past year. This shift, though modest, suggests evolving patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two reported crimes each day—a figure that, while low, warrants attention given the seasonal context of August as a peak holiday period. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 140 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with Netley's built-up character but contrasts with its historically lower crime profile. This aggregate figure, however, masks variations in specific crime types, such as the sharp rise in other theft and the persistent above-average burglary rate. The population context further underscores that these numbers represent a small community, where even minor shifts in crime trends can have visible impacts on residents' perceptions of safety.