Fleet Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Fleet during November 2025 reveals a striking dominance of violent crime over property crime, with 62 incidents of violence and sexual offences accounting for 42.5% of the total 146 crimes recorded. This contrasts with the 49 property crimes reported, which includes shoplifting, vehicle crime, and theft. The area’s crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents places it 52.1% below the UK average of 7.3, a gap that remains consistent with historical trends. Seasonal factors likely play a role in the elevated violent crime figures, particularly as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping activity converge in November. The darker evenings and increased foot traffic in retail areas may contribute to a rise in alcohol-fuelled incidents. Violence and sexual offences in Fleet (1.5 per 1,000) are 42% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors—such as community policing efforts or demographic characteristics—may temper overall violent crime levels despite seasonal pressures. The relatively low property crime rate, especially for vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000), which are both below UK averages, may reflect the area’s compact built-up nature, where informal social control and limited retail spaces reduce opportunities for such offences. However, the 42.5% share of violent crime highlights a need for targeted interventions, particularly in public spaces where alcohol consumption and social interactions peak during late autumn events.

November 2025 saw significant month-on-month fluctuations in specific crime types, with violence and sexual offences surging by 44.2% (43 to 62) and criminal damage and arson rising by 50.0% (12 to 18). This sharp increase in violent crime may be linked to the convergence of Bonfire Night and Black Friday, which typically draw larger crowds and extended hours in local retail areas. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 60.0% (10 to 4), possibly due to reduced car usage during the holiday period or improved security measures in parking areas. Bicycle theft also saw a 100% increase, doubling from one to two incidents, though this remains a small proportion of total crimes. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast between Fleet and the UK average: while violence and sexual offences are 42% below the national rate, possession of weapons is 43% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000 vs 0.1 per 1,000), indicating a localized issue that may require specific policing strategies. For residents, the 52.1% deficit in overall crime rates compared to the UK average provides a clear benchmark, though the rise in violent incidents underscores the importance of community vigilance during peak seasonal events.

Fleet’s crime rate in November 2025 dropped to 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a 7.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.7. This slight decline, while modest, aligns with the area’s long-term trend of maintaining a crime rate significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 5 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that would translate to roughly one crime occurring for every 290 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents: while the absolute number of crimes appears low, the concentration of violent offences—particularly the 62 incidents of violence and sexual offences—suggests that certain areas or times of day may carry higher risks. The population-scaled perspective also highlights Fleet’s relative safety compared to the UK, where the average resident faces a crime rate nearly double that of Fleet. However, the 44.2% surge in violent crime compared to October 2025 indicates that seasonal factors, such as the timing of Bonfire Night and the shopping rush, can temporarily disrupt even the most stable crime trends.