Gosport Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Gosport's July 2023 crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents places it 1.2% above the UK average, reflecting a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics. The most prevalent crime type, violence and sexual offences (3.4 per 1,000), accounted for 40.9% of all reported incidents, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This pattern aligns with Gosport's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist activity, where summer festivals and extended daylight hours may contribute to increased interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour (1.3 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.7 per 1,000) followed, highlighting tensions that often arise during peak tourist season. The seasonal context of July—schools out, festivals, and outdoor events—likely influences these patterns, with opportunities for disorder expanding as community spaces fill with transient visitors. While property crimes (202 total) formed a smaller proportion of the total (29.1%), violent crime remains the dominant concern, consistent with Gosport's historical profile. The 1.2% deviation from the UK average suggests localised factors, such as the town's proximity to Southampton and its commuter links, may amplify certain crime types. However, the overall rate remains within a narrow margin of the national average, indicating that Gosport's crime profile, while distinct, does not deviate drastically from broader trends.

July 2023 saw a dramatic 250% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 7 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, highlights vulnerabilities during summer tourism. Conversely, robbery incidents plummeted by 77.8%, dropping from 9 to 2, potentially linked to heightened police presence during festivals. Violence and sexual offences remained 22% above the UK average at 3.4 per 1,000, a rate consistent with Gosport's history of higher violent crime. Possession of weapons rose sharply by 85.7%, from 7 to 13 cases, a category that is 150% above the UK average. These spikes contrast with declines in bicycle theft (-53.3%) and other theft (-26.5%), suggesting shifting priorities among offenders during peak summer activity. Residents may find the 22 daily crime average useful for understanding local risk levels.

Gosport's crime rate in July 2023 (8.4 per 1,000 residents) marked an 8.4% decrease from the previous month's 9.2 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend. This reduction aligns with a broader seasonal shift, as summer holidays and festivals may have temporarily displaced some crime patterns. Daily crime activity averaged 22 incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity in a localised timeframe. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 119 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure to crime in a population-scaled perspective. This rate, while slightly above the UK average, shows a notable decline from the prior month, suggesting potential stabilisation in the area's crime dynamics. The decrease in violent crime and property offences may indicate effective community engagement or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for crime.