Gosport Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2024, Gosport recorded a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 9.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of seasonal dynamics and local characteristics. Violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences, dominated the crime profile, accounting for 46.8% of all reported incidents. This emphasis on interpersonal offences contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes make up a smaller proportion, and highlights a potential divergence in local social or environmental factors. The area’s coastal location and proximity to Southampton may contribute to patterns such as public order offences, which were 11% above the UK average, potentially linked to transient populations or holiday-related gatherings. Property crimes, though significant, were less prevalent, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both below the national average. Seasonal factors such as dark evenings, Christmas shopping activity, and the presence of empty homes during the holidays may have influenced these trends. For example, the 81.8% increase in burglary could be partly explained by increased home vulnerability during the festive period, while the 47% deficit in anti-social behaviour might suggest effective community initiatives or policing strategies. The overall rate, while lower than the UK average, underscores the importance of contextual analysis when interpreting crime statistics, as local conditions and demographics shape the profile in ways that may not align with national trends.

December 2024 saw notable shifts in crime types, with violent crimes making up 46.8% of the total, compared to property crimes at 30.3%. This imbalance, while not unprecedented, suggests a focus on interpersonal offences over theft or vandalism. Month-on-month, burglary increased by 81.8% (11 → 20), a stark rise that may reflect seasonal factors such as empty homes during the holiday period. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 33.3% (3 → 2), possibly due to reduced outdoor activity or increased security measures. Violent crimes, though slightly above the UK average (3.0 per 1,000 vs 2.6 per 1,000), were accompanied by a 47% deficit in anti-social behaviour, which could indicate improved community engagement or targeted policing. For residents, the surge in burglary highlights the need for home security awareness during periods of low occupancy.

Gosport's December 2024 crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents represents a 5.7% decline from the previous month’s 6.8 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend. This reduction, though modest, aligns with the seasonal context of December, where extended evenings and holiday-related activity might influence crime patterns. On a daily basis, 17 crimes were reported in Gosport over 31 days, a figure that, while localised, provides a tangible snapshot of the area’s monthly exposure. When scaled to the population, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 155 residents during the month, a metric that contextualises the rate within the community’s size. This monthly aggregate contrasts with the UK average, which is not provided for daily or monthly exposure, but the overall rate remains 9.9% below the national average. The decline from November may reflect temporary factors such as holiday-related policing efforts or reduced public activity during the festive period, though these are speculative and not confirmed by the data.