Gosport Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 in Gosport saw a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 15.7% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This overall rate, while lower than the national figure, reveals a stark contrast in the distribution of crime types. Violent crimes, including violence and sexual offences, accounted for 48.8% of all reported incidents, significantly outpacing property crimes (28.3%). This imbalance may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the Christmas shopping peak and extended periods of darkness, which can heighten tensions in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour and other theft followed, each contributing around 10.5% of total crimes. The lower-than-UK-average rates for shoplifting (65% below) and criminal damage (42% below) suggest strong community policing efforts or a lack of targeted vulnerabilities in certain areas. However, the higher-than-UK-average rate for violence and sexual offences (13% above) indicates a need for focused interventions in high-risk environments. Gosport’s crime profile thus reflects a combination of local demographics, seasonal pressures, and the effectiveness of existing crime prevention strategies.

December 2025 marked sharp increases in vehicle crime (+181.8%) and possession of weapons (+100.0%), which may be linked to the post-Christmas period’s increased traffic and potential for opportunistic theft. These spikes contrast with significant declines in burglary (-60.0%) and other crime (-65.0%), possibly reflecting improved home security measures or reduced holiday-related absenteeism. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes, with the former comprising nearly half of all incidents, highlights a shift in criminal activity that differs from the UK average. Gosport’s rate for violence and sexual offences (2.9 per 1,000) is 13% above the national average, a disparity that could be attributed to local factors such as the town’s proximity to major transport hubs or its mix of residential and commercial areas. Residents may find the 65% reduction in shoplifting particularly reassuring, as it suggests effective retail crime prevention measures are in place. However, the surge in vehicle crime underscores the need for continued vigilance in parking areas and car parks, especially during the winter months.

The crime rate in Gosport for December 2025 (5.9 per 1,000) remained stable compared to November 2025 (6.0 per 1,000), indicating no significant month-on-month fluctuations. This consistency, however, masks underlying shifts in crime patterns, such as the sharp rise in vehicle crime and the fall in burglary. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 16 crimes per day, a figure that, while relatively low, translates to one reported crime for every 170 residents over the course of the month. When viewed against Gosport’s population of 82,921, this monthly exposure rate suggests that the majority of residents are unaffected by crime, though the concentration of violent incidents may create a perception of higher risk in specific neighbourhoods. The local rate for anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) is 35% below the UK average, a disparity that could be attributed to Gosport’s smaller population and lower density of social hubs compared to larger urban centres. These comparative figures highlight the importance of contextualising crime statistics within both local and national frameworks, ensuring that community-specific challenges and successes are accurately reflected.