Netley Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Netley, 7.3 crimes were recorded in September 2025—a rate that places the built-up area 1.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, translates to a tangible risk for residents: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 137 individuals, a ratio that underscores the importance of local vigilance. The crime profile reveals a mixed picture, with violence and sexual offences (2.2 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (1.8 per 1,000) dominating the landscape. These rates, however, are juxtaposed with stark disparities against the UK average: anti-social behaviour is 54% higher, and public order offences are 122% above the national benchmark. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may partly explain these trends, as increased social activity in public spaces could contribute to a rise in disorderly conduct. Conversely, shoplifting and robbery remain well below UK averages, suggesting that retail crime is not a pressing concern for Netley residents. The balance between property and violent crime in the area is also noteworthy: while property crimes (16 incidents) and violent crimes (16 incidents) are evenly distributed, the latter’s significant decline from the previous month (a 61% drop) hints at shifting patterns that may warrant further analysis.

September 2025 saw dramatic shifts in Netley's crime profile, with public order offences jumping 800% from one incident to nine, marking the most significant increase in the month. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in burglary and other theft, contrasts sharply with a 61% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 41 to 16 incidents. These changes reflect a combination of seasonal dynamics and local factors: the drop in violence may partly explain by the end of university term, while the rise in public order offences could align with the influx of freshers and the associated social activity. Anti-social behaviour in Netley (1.8 per 1,000) is 54% above the UK average (1.2 per 1,000), highlighting a specific challenge for local authorities. Conversely, shoplifting in the area is 84% below the UK average, suggesting that retail crime remains relatively low compared to national trends.

Netley's crime rate in September 2025 rose by 22.8% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.9 to 7.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, still places the area 1.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two reported crimes each day over the 30-day period, a figure that offers a tangible sense of local exposure. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 137 residents over the course of the month—a ratio that, while not negligible, remains lower than the UK average in several categories. The shift in crime mix, particularly the surge in public order offences and anti-social behaviour, suggests a possible link to seasonal factors such as the start of the academic year, which may have brought increased foot traffic and social activity to public spaces. These patterns, while not definitive, align with the broader context of September as a transitional month marked by back-to-school routines and the draw of university freshers' events.