Gosport Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Gosport during September 2023 reveals a distinct emphasis on violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.3% of all reported crimes. This is higher than the UK average for this category, with a rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents compared to the national average of 2.7 per 1,000. The overall crime rate for the area stood at 9.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 15% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also featured prominently, contributing 13.8% and 8.8% respectively to the total crime count. These patterns align with the seasonal context of September, a time when the town experiences the influx of students returning to universities and the start of the academic year, which may contribute to increased social interactions and associated incidents. The data also highlights a shift in the crime mix, with property crimes making up a smaller proportion of the total compared to violent crimes, a trend that could be influenced by the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces. Public order offences, in particular, saw a 29% increase above the UK average, suggesting that local environments—such as the town's coastal promenades and retail hubs—may be contributing factors. The balance of crime types underscores the need for targeted interventions that address both the immediate concerns of public safety and the underlying social dynamics that shape Gosport's crime profile.

September 2023 saw a sharp 300% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 8 incidents—a jump that may be linked to the return of students and tourists to the area. Burglary rates also surged by 86.7%, with 28 incidents reported, suggesting heightened vulnerability in residential areas during the transition to autumn. Meanwhile, shoplifting increased by 67.7%, potentially driven by the start of the academic year and increased foot traffic in retail zones. Anti-social behaviour, however, declined by 21.1%, dropping from 133 to 105 incidents, which could indicate the effectiveness of local initiatives or seasonal changes in public activity. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average, with a rate of 3.9 per 1,000 compared to the national average of 2.7 per 1,000, underscoring a persistent challenge in this category for Gosport.

Gosport's crime rate in September 2023 rose to 9.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 20.4% increase from the previous month's 7.6 per 1,000. This shift suggests a noticeable uptick in reported incidents, though the daily crime count remains at approximately 25 crimes per day—a figure that may reflect local rhythms such as the start of the academic year. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 109 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the population. While this rate is higher than the UK average, local factors such as the town's coastal location and seasonal transitions could influence these patterns. The population context also reveals that, despite the increase, Gosport's crime rate remains within a range that is not drastically divergent from broader UK trends, albeit with distinct local variations in crime types.