Gosport Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Gosport’s crime profile in June 2024 reveals a stark contrast between violent crime trends and property crime stability. The most unexpected finding is the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, which surged by 22.9% to 311 incidents—38% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This category alone accounted for 45.6% of all recorded crimes, far outpacing the second most common category, anti-social behaviour (12.9%). The seasonal context of June, the start of summer, may have played a role, as longer evenings and increased tourism in Gosport’s coastal areas could contribute to heightened social interactions and potential conflict. However, this spike in violence contrasts with property crimes, which remained relatively consistent. Property crimes totaled 198 incidents, with shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000) 19% below the UK average, suggesting that local retail areas may have effective deterrents or fewer opportunities for theft. The overall crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 matched the UK average exactly, a figure that, while stable, masks the volatility in specific categories. For instance, criminal damage and arson rose by 30.8% (52 to 68), linked to summer activities or increased public order issues. These patterns hint at a community where violent crime is a growing concern, while property crime remains in line with national benchmarks. The data also shows that anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, still accounts for a significant portion of incidents, indicating ongoing challenges in community management. The interplay between these trends—rising violence and stable property crime—raises questions about whether local factors, such as Gosport’s proximity to Portsmouth or its mix of residential and commercial zones, are influencing these outcomes. Without further data, it remains unclear whether this shift is a temporary anomaly or part of a broader trend.

June 2024 saw a 22.9% increase in violence and sexual offences, pushing this category to 311 incidents—38% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This surge, while not unprecedented, stands out given the broader stability in other areas. Meanwhile, theft from the person rose by 33.3% (3 to 4), a small absolute change but significant in context for a category typically low in volume. Conversely, other crime dropped by 71.4% (14 to 4), a stark decline that may reflect seasonal factors or targeted interventions. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, remained the second most common category, contributing 12.9% of total crimes. The data also reveals that shoplifting in Gosport was 19% below the UK average, a contrast to the sharp rise in violent crimes. These shifts suggest a combination of local dynamics and national trends, with no single factor clearly driving the changes.

Gosport’s crime rate in June 2024 remained stable at 8.2 per 1,000 residents, matching the UK average exactly. This consistency contrasts with the previous month’s rate of 8.1, reflecting a 2.0% increase. Daily crime figures show 23 reported incidents per day, a number that, while locally relevant, does not align with a UK-wide comparison. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 122 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Gosport’s population at the heart of the statistics. This figure, while low in absolute terms, underscores the distribution of incidents across a population of 82,921. The rate does not suggest a marked shift in safety but highlights the persistent nature of crime in a community where 23 crimes daily are a routine part of life. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, for every 1,000 residents, the number of crimes mirrors the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as seasonal activity or community dynamics—may balance out broader national trends.