Gosport Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Gosport, 7 crimes were reported in April 2024, placing the area 9.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000 residents. This overall rate, while lower than the national benchmark, is accompanied by a crime profile that reflects the area's unique characteristics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 40% of all reported crimes, a figure that highlights the persistent challenge of addressing personal safety concerns. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, made up 12.2% of crimes, suggesting that community tensions or social dynamics may play a role in local crime patterns. The seasonal context of April — marked by Easter celebrations, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity — likely influenced these trends, with public order offences and anti-social behaviour potentially exacerbated by higher foot traffic in public spaces. Meanwhile, shoplifting and bicycle theft saw notable increases, which may be attributed to the timing of Easter shopping and the onset of warmer weather, respectively. These patterns align with broader UK trends in certain categories, such as the 32% above-average rate of public order offences, while others, like vehicle crime, remain significantly below the national average. This mixed picture underscores the need for targeted approaches to crime prevention, particularly in areas where local rates diverge from national benchmarks.

April 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting increasing by 22.2% compared to March, a rise that may reflect the Easter holiday period and associated retail activity. Bicycle theft also rose by 11.1%, potentially linked to warmer spring weather and increased outdoor cycling. Conversely, theft from the person and robbery both declined, with the latter falling by 40% — a drop that could be attributed to improved policing or seasonal changes in public behaviour. The breakdown of crime types reveals a significant divergence from UK averages: while anti-social behaviour in Gosport is 26% below the national rate, violence and sexual offences remain 9% above, a contrast that may be influenced by local demographics or policing strategies. For residents, the 40% share of violent crimes in the total crime count is a key statistic to consider, as it underscores the proportion of reported incidents that involve personal safety risks.

Gosport's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.7. This decline positions the area as one of the safer local authority districts in the UK, with a per-capita rate 9.1% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 19 crimes per day, a figure that may feel more tangible for residents when considering the monthly exposure: over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents. This translates to a 1-in-142 chance of being directly affected by a crime, a statistic that contextualises the rate in everyday terms. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, specific crime categories like violence and sexual offences remain 9% above the national benchmark, highlighting areas where local patterns diverge from broader trends. These figures, when paired with Gosport's coastal geography and seasonal activity shifts, suggest that while the area is generally safer, targeted interventions may still be necessary for specific crime types.