Fleet Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 42,305, the 162 crimes recorded in Fleet during July 2025 equate to one reported crime for every 261 residents — a figure that illustrates the area's generally low crime profile despite its status as a built-up area within Hart. The overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents places Fleet 55.8% below the UK average of 8.6, a gap that reflects both the area's demographic characteristics and its geographic context. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.8% of all incidents (71 cases), making them the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.5%) and public order offences (14.2%). This violent crime dominance may be partly explained by the area's summer tourism peak, with festivals and outdoor events likely increasing opportunities for alcohol-fuelled incidents. The seasonal context of July — schools out, tourist season in full swing, and numerous festivals — may also contribute to the higher proportion of violent crimes compared to property crimes, which collectively made up just 24.7% of the total. While shoplifting (6.8%) and other theft (4.3%) remain concerns, their rates are 54% and 64% below UK averages respectively, suggesting effective local policing or retail security measures. The data also shows that Fleet's crime picture is shaped by its character as a largely residential and commercial hub, with fewer industrial or high-density urban features that might otherwise drive up property crime rates. These patterns align with the area's built-up but not densely populated nature, where community cohesion and local policing efforts likely play a role in maintaining lower-than-average crime levels.

July 2025 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) — a jump that may partly explain the 44% below UK average for this category. Bicycle theft also doubled (from 0 to 1) amid the summer festival season, while shoplifting increased by 37.5% (8 to 11), likely reflecting higher foot traffic in retail areas. Conversely, burglary fell by 57.1% (7 to 3), possibly due to increased police presence during peak tourist months. Other crime dropped by 75% (4 to 1), though this decrease may be influenced by seasonal factors such as school holidays reducing opportunities for certain offences. The breakdown also shows anti-social behaviour remaining 55% below the UK average (0.7 vs 1.6 per 1,000), a trend consistent with Fleet's generally lower levels of public disorder compared to national benchmarks.

Fleet's crime rate in July 2025 remained stable at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 0.5% decrease from the previous month's 3.9. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity despite seasonal fluctuations. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 5 reported crimes per day in July, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 162 as a manageable but non-trivial burden for the local population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 261 residents — a ratio that, while lower than many UK areas, still underscores the need for community vigilance. With a population of 42,305, this translates to a relatively low but tangible risk for residents, particularly when considering the area's summer tourism peak and associated crowd density. The monthly exposure figure also highlights that while crime is infrequent on an individual level, the cumulative impact across the population remains a factor in local policing priorities.