Fleet Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Fleet’s crime profile in November 2024 reveals a balance between violent and property crimes that contrasts with national trends. With a total crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents—47.4% below the UK average—the area demonstrates a unique mix of offences shaped by local conditions. Violence and sexual offences dominate, accounting for 38.9% of all crimes, but their rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 42% below the UK average. This suggests that while Fleet experiences a significant share of violent incidents, its overall rate is lower than the national benchmark. Property crimes, including shoplifting and other theft, make up 52.1% of all reported offences, yet these rates remain below UK averages for most categories, such as other theft (27% below) and criminal damage (47% below). Seasonal factors like Bonfire Night and Black Friday may have influenced this mix, with retail-focused crimes potentially spiking during shopping periods. However, the absence of major spikes in property crime compared to the UK average indicates that Fleet’s retail environments may be managed in ways that mitigate theft. The area’s relatively low burglary and vehicle crime rates—68% and 55% below the UK average, respectively—suggest that community policing or infrastructure design could play a role in deterring such offences. These patterns highlight Fleet as a built-up area with a crime profile that is both reflective of its urban character and distinct in its lower-than-average rates for several key categories.

November saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with drug-related offences surging by 400% and other crime rising by 100%, likely linked to seasonal factors such as Black Friday and Bonfire Night. Conversely, burglary fell by 71.4%, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, where Fleet’s rate of 0.1 per 1,000 is 68% lower. Public order offences also declined by 50%, potentially reflecting reduced foot traffic during colder evenings. Violence and sexual offences remained the largest category at 38.9% of total crimes, but this rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 42% below the UK average. Shoplifting, at 16.8% of all crimes, is only 1% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, suggesting Fleet’s retail areas are neither excessively targeted nor particularly secure. These shifts highlight the interplay between local events and crime dynamics, offering insights for residents and authorities.

Fleet’s November 2024 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents remains stable compared to October’s 3.9 per 1,000, reflecting a 0.8% change that suggests little seasonal fluctuation. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately six crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 253 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Fleet’s overall rate is 47.4% lower, a disparity that underscores the area’s distinct characteristics. The population context—42,305 residents—further illustrates that even with 167 total crimes, the per capita impact is modest. This suggests that Fleet’s infrastructure, community engagement, or policing strategies may contribute to its lower crime profile compared to national trends.