Netley Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Netley in February 2024 reveals a distinct emphasis on violent and anti-social crimes, diverging from the UK average in several key areas. With a total crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents—28.2% below the UK average—the area demonstrates a generally lower incidence of crime than the national norm. However, the composition of these crimes tells a different story: 50% of all reports involved violence and sexual offences, a category that placed Netley 4% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 26.3% of all incidents and surpassing the UK average by 33%. This mix contrasts sharply with the significantly lower rates of property crimes, such as burglary and shoplifting, which were 67% and 81% below the UK average, respectively. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partially explain the lower overall crime rate, though the dominance of violent crimes suggests other factors at play. A built-up area within Eastleigh, Netley’s crime profile reflects the challenges of managing social tensions in a relatively compact community, where public spaces and social interactions may contribute to higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. These patterns are consistent with urban areas where community density and proximity to amenities can influence crime types, though localised initiatives may help mitigate some of the more concerning trends.

February 2024 saw a stark shift in Netley’s crime mix, with anti-social behaviour surging by 233.3% as the category rose from 3 to 10 incidents. This increase, though not uncommon in winter months, contrasts with an 85.7% drop in burglary, which fell from 7 to 1. The dominance of violent crimes—accounting for 50% of all reports—placed Netley 4% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a category that typically sees higher rates in urban areas. Meanwhile, property-related crimes such as shoplifting and burglary were markedly below the UK average, with shoplifting incidents at 81% below the national figure. These divergent trends highlight a combination of factors, including the area’s built-up nature and seasonal influences. For residents, the 233% jump in anti-social behaviour is a concrete data point that may warrant closer attention from local authorities.

Netley's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 7.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.5. This decline aligns with the seasonal pattern of a pre-spring lull, where reduced outdoor activity and colder weather may temper opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 29-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 195 residents, placing the area in a category where residents face a lower risk of encountering crime than the UK average. This statistic, when contextualised against Netley’s population of 7,416, suggests a community where crime is infrequent enough to be a peripheral concern for most residents, though localised spikes in specific categories—such as anti-social behaviour—require targeted attention.