Gosport Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Gosport, the crime rate in April 2025 translates to a daily risk of encountering nearly 20 crimes per 1,000 people, placing the area 13% below the UK average. This coastal district, situated near Southampton, sees a distinct pattern of crime that reflects both its urban character and seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.9% of all reported crimes, a figure significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 residents. This concentration of violent crime may partly explain the area’s overall rate, potentially linked to social interactions during the Easter period and increased outdoor activity as spring weather takes hold. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, remained 32% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Gosport’s relatively stable community environment. Public order offences, though lower than the UK average, rose slightly above it by 11%, reflecting the dynamics of a town with a mix of residential and commercial zones. These figures highlight a combination of local demographics and the seasonal context of April, where Easter celebrations and warmer temperatures may influence crime patterns.

April 2025 saw notable shifts in Gosport’s crime profile, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 10.9% to 71 incidents, while bicycle theft plummeted by 63.6% to four cases. This dramatic drop in bicycle theft may reflect heightened awareness during Easter or improved security measures in local parks and cycle paths. Meanwhile, the rise in possession of weapons by 33.3% to four incidents underscores a concerning trend, though it remains well below the UK average. Violent crime, already significantly above the national benchmark, showed no major change, but the category’s dominance—accounting for nearly half of all crimes—suggests a pressing need for targeted interventions. Vehicle crime also fell by 31.6%, a decline that could be attributed to reduced foot traffic during the Easter break or increased use of private transport. These fluctuations illustrate how Gosport’s crime profile is shaped by both local factors and broader seasonal influences, with the month-on-month changes providing a snapshot of how crime patterns evolve over time.

Gosport’s crime rate in April 2025 fell to 6.7 per 1,000 residents, a 12.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.7. This decline places the area firmly in the lower half of UK crime statistics, with a daily crime count of 19 incidents—roughly one for every 52 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 149 residents, a figure that contextualises the risk in terms of local population density. When compared to the UK average, this rate is strikingly lower, particularly in categories such as burglary (63% below the national average) and drugs offences (26% below). However, violent crime remains a stark exception, with rates 19% above the UK average. This contrast highlights how Gosport’s unique character—blending coastal tourism with suburban living—shapes its crime profile differently from larger urban centres. The monthly exposure metric offers a tangible perspective for residents: while the overall rate is reassuringly low, the concentration of violent crime serves as a reminder that specific areas or times may carry higher risks.