Gosport Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Gosport’s crime profile in November 2025, accounting for nearly half of all reported crimes. At 6.0 per 1,000 residents, the local crime rate is 17.8% below the UK average of 7.3, a disparity consistent with broader patterns observed in coastal towns where community policing and lower population density may contribute to reduced crime levels. The breakdown reveals 231 incidents of violence and sexual offences, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (2.8 per 1,000 in Gosport), likely reflecting the area’s social dynamics and the impact of seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, is 34% below the UK average, possibly linked to local initiatives or community cohesion efforts. The prominence of violent crime contrasts with lower rates of property-related offences, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both well below UK averages, a trend that may align with Gosport’s relatively stable retail environment and secure housing stock. Seasonal context suggests that the transition into darker evenings and the timing of festive events could influence crime patterns, though the overall reduction compared to the UK average indicates effective local crime prevention strategies are in place.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with drugs-related offences surging by 83.3% (from 12 to 22 incidents) and other crimes rising by 81.8% (from 11 to 20). These increases, though still below UK averages for their categories, may reflect heightened enforcement activity or changes in local demographics. Conversely, theft from the person plummeted by 75.0% (from 4 to 1), and bicycle theft fell by 50.0% (from 8 to 4), suggesting successful targeted interventions in these areas. The violent crime category, which contributes 46.5% of all crimes in Gosport, remains 9% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a figure that may be partially explained by the area’s proximity to major transport hubs and the transient nature of some populations. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains 34% below the UK average, a consistent trend that could indicate the effectiveness of local community engagement programmes. The data also shows vehicle crime is 75% below the UK average, a statistic that may align with Gosport’s lower traffic density and secure parking infrastructure.

Gosport’s crime rate in November 2025 (6.0 per 1,000) represents an 8.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.5, indicating a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 17 crimes per day, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 167 residents. This ratio, while slightly higher than the UK average in some categories, remains lower in others, such as vehicle crime and shoplifting. When compared to the UK average, Gosport’s overall crime rate is 17.8% below, a gap that is most pronounced in property-related offences. For instance, shoplifting in Gosport is 52% below the UK average, and vehicle crime is 75% below, a contrast that may be explained by the town’s compact layout and limited commercial zones. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents are less likely to encounter crime than the UK average, though the higher proportion of violent crimes suggests targeted efforts to address this category may still be necessary. These comparisons highlight both the strengths and areas for improvement in Gosport’s crime prevention framework.