Gosport Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Gosport for November 2024, accounting for 49.3% of all reported crimes. This category alone contributes a rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents, significantly above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 places Gosport 10.5% below the UK average, but this masks stark disparities within specific categories. For instance, criminal damage and arson also exceed the UK rate by 23%, a trend that may reflect local factors such as the area’s historic infrastructure and seasonal events like Bonfire Night, which can increase incidents of vandalism. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime fall well below national averages, with the latter at 0.2 per 1,000 compared to the UK’s 0.4 per 1,000. This contrast could be attributed to Gosport’s relatively low population density and the presence of coastal areas, which may deter certain types of crime. The month’s context—marked by the onset of darker evenings, Black Friday shopping, and the lead-up to Christmas—likely influenced activity patterns, with potential increases in retail-related thefts and decreases in outdoor offences. These dynamics highlight the importance of understanding how local geography, demographics, and seasonal rhythms interact to shape crime trends, even within a broader framework of national statistics.

November saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with theft from the person doubling from one to two incidents—a 100% increase—while anti-social behaviour fell by 47.2% as the month progressed. This shift may reflect the impact of seasonal factors, such as the dark evenings of November and the early shopping rush around Black Friday, which could have altered patterns of activity and risk. Violent crimes, which make up nearly half of all reported incidents, remain significantly above the UK average for this category, with a rate of 3.4 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.6 per 1,000. This divergence suggests local conditions, such as Gosport's proximity to a major urban centre, may amplify certain types of crime. Meanwhile, bicycle theft fell by 40%, due to reduced cycling activity as temperatures dropped, though this remains a minor category overall. These fluctuations underscore the need for ongoing monitoring of how seasonal and economic events influence local crime dynamics.

Gosport's crime rate in November 2024 fell by 12.1% compared to October, dropping from 7.8 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader trends in the area, where anti-social behaviour dropped by nearly half, likely reflecting seasonal patterns as colder weather reduces outdoor activity. On a daily basis, the local rate remains steady at approximately 19 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the community. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 147 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of the scale of crime relative to the population. This rate is lower than the UK average, but the local context—such as Gosport's coastal location and commuter demographics—may influence the types of offences recorded. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the overall rate is lower, specific categories like violence and sexual offences remain high compared to the UK average, suggesting targeted local factors may contribute to these trends.