Gosport Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gosport’s crime profile in September 2025 reveals a distinct balance of crime types that contrasts with the UK average. The overall crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents—4.1% below the UK average of 7.4—hides a complex distribution of offences. Violence and sexual offences dominate, accounting for 43.8% of all crimes, a rate (3.1 per 1,000) 20% above the national average. This suggests a localised concentration of personal safety concerns, potentially linked to Gosport’s mix of residential areas and commercial hubs where interpersonal conflicts may arise. Anti-social behaviour, at 13.4% of total crimes, is 15% below the UK average, indicating a relatively lower incidence of disruptive public conduct compared to other areas. Meanwhile, property crime rates show a mixed picture: while shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000) is 18% below the UK average, other theft (0.6 per 1,000) is 20% above, reflecting uneven vulnerabilities in retail and personal security. Seasonal factors may contribute to these trends, as September marks the start of the school term and a shift in community activity. The decline in violent crime could be partly explained by reduced evening foot traffic as nights grow shorter, though the persistence of high rates of violence and sexual offences suggests deeper social or environmental factors at play. This snapshot highlights the need for targeted strategies addressing both personal safety and property security in Gosport.

September 2025 saw sharp increases in other theft (+500%) and shoplifting (+143.8%) compared to August, while violence and sexual offences dropped by 39.3%. These shifts suggest a reallocation of criminal activity, with property crimes rising sharply despite an overall decline in violent crime. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Gosport (3.1 per 1,000) remains 20% above the UK average, a stark contrast to vehicle crime, which is 50% below the national rate. This divergence highlights the area’s unique crime profile, where personal safety concerns persist despite lower levels of property-related crime. For residents, the 39.3% reduction in violence and sexual offences—now at 258 reported incidents—may offer some reassurance, though the surge in thefts indicates ongoing vulnerabilities in securing personal belongings. The contrast between Gosport’s performance on different crime categories underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas where theft and shoplifting have spiked.

Gosport's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 7.1 per 1,000 residents, a 5.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.5. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during the summer-to-autumn transition, though local factors may also play a role. Daily crime statistics reveal that roughly 20 crimes were reported each day in September, reflecting a consistent pace of activity despite the monthly decline. When contextualised against the population of 82,921, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 141 residents over the course of the month. This figure offers a tangible sense of the scale of crime for local residents, though it remains below the UK average. The shift from August to September appears to have had a dampening effect on overall crime, potentially influenced by seasonal patterns such as the return to school and reduced evening activity as nights draw in. However, the distribution of crime types—particularly the rise in property-related offences—suggests a combination of local dynamics.