Gosport Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Gosport's crime profile in November 2023, accounting for 43.6% of all reported crimes. This category, at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, is 24% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a disparity that may be influenced by the area's demographic profile and social interactions. The overall crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents is 1.3% below the UK average, suggesting that local efforts to reduce crime may be effective. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences, which are typically associated with urban centres, raises questions about the underlying factors contributing to this trend in a coastal town. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping may have played a role, with the latter increasing retail-related crimes. However, shoplifting, which is often linked to high-street activity, was 9% below the UK average at 0.5 per 1,000, indicating that local retailers may have implemented effective anti-theft measures. The crime mix also includes notable spikes in criminal damage and arson (36% above UK average) and possession of weapons (67% above UK average), which may be connected to the area's industrial heritage and seasonal events. These findings suggest a combination of local and national influences, with the need for further analysis to address the higher-than-average rates in specific categories.

November saw a 100% increase in robbery, rising from 1 to 2 incidents, a stark contrast to the 80% drop in theft from the person, which fell from 5 to 1. These shifts highlight the volatility of specific crime types, with robbery's rise potentially linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night. Burglary also increased by 57.1%, moving from 14 to 22 cases, a trend that may reflect colder weather driving more indoor activity. Meanwhile, bicycle theft decreased by 42.9%, from 14 to 8, due to reduced cycling during darker evenings. Violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.6% of crimes, were 24% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may be influenced by local demographics or social dynamics. This contrast with other categories, such as vehicle crime (40% below UK average), underscores the need for targeted policing strategies in high-risk areas.

Gosport's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, a 4.0% decrease from October's 7.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader trends seen in other months, though the rate remains closely aligned with the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 21 crimes per day, a figure that reflects both local patterns and seasonal factors. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 134 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents within the population. This metric provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it does not account for variations in individual risk factors such as location or lifestyle. The population context also highlights that Gosport's crime rate, while slightly below the UK average, is not significantly different from national trends, suggesting that local initiatives may be effective in maintaining this balance.