Netley Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 marked an unexpected shift in Netley's crime profile, with 'Other crime' and 'Robbery' surging by 100% compared to October—a stark contrast to the usual seasonal patterns. The built-up area recorded 31 crimes in total, translating to a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents, 44.7% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 15 incidents (48.4% of total crimes).7% decrease from October. This category's rate of 2.0 per 1,000 was 22% below the UK average for the same category, suggesting a combination of local policing efforts and community factors. Anti-social behaviour followed with 4 incidents (12.9%), a 20% drop from the previous month, while property crimes remained low at 6 (19.4% of total), consistent with the area's generally secure built-up environment. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping likely influenced patterns, though the sharp rise in 'Other crime' defies typical November trends. The low rate of violent crime—particularly against the UK average—may reflect the area's relatively stable demographics and limited nightlife presence. However, the sudden increase in non-specific 'Other crime' raises questions about unreported or under-recorded incidents, requiring further analysis.

The most striking anomaly in November 2024 was the 100% increase in 'Other crime' and 'Robbery' compared to October, with both categories rising from zero to two incidents. This spike occurred despite an overall 13.8% decline in the area's crime rate from 4.9 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. The drop in violence and sexual offences—15 incidents compared to 18 in October—suggests a shift in criminal activity, though the rate remains 22% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 20% (from 5 to 4 incidents), potentially linked to local initiatives during the month. 'Other crime' in Netley (0.3 per 1,000) was 76% above the UK average (0.2 per 1,000), highlighting a localised concern. This category's surge may reflect underreported issues such as cybercrime or unclassified offences. The continued low rate of vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000, 9% below UK average) and public order offences (0.3 per 1,000, 41% below UK average) indicates that Netley's built-up environment remains relatively safe for residents despite the unexpected rise in 'Other crime'.

Netley's November 2024 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 represents a 13.8% decrease from the previous month's 4.9 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of declining crime in the built-up area. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period—a figure significantly lower than the UK average for similar areas. When scaled to the population of 7,416 residents, the monthly exposure rate means one reported crime occurred for every 239 residents, a statistic that contextualises the area's safety relative to its size. This monthly aggregate, while low, contrasts with the UK-wide rate of 7.6 per 1,000, suggesting Netley's residents face a crime risk that is 44.7% lower than the national average. The disparity may stem from the area's compact built-up nature, which likely facilitates more effective policing and community oversight. However, the 76% increase in 'Other crime' compared to the UK average raises concerns about localised challenges not captured by standard metrics. These figures, when viewed through the lens of Netley's specific context, illustrate a combination of regional policing, population density, and seasonal factors that require ongoing monitoring.