Emsworth Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

August 2023 marked a continuation of Emsworth's historically low crime profile, with a total crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents—46.9% below the UK average of 8.1. This built-up area within Havant, likely characterised by a mix of residential properties and small-scale commercial activity, reported 52 crimes across the month. Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) accounted for 36.5% of all crimes, followed by other theft (8 incidents) and burglary (4 incidents). The seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month may partly explain the modest increase in burglary risk, though Emsworth's overall rate remains well below national averages. Violent crime in the area is 39% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a combination of community factors and local policing effectiveness. The property crime balance (58% of total incidents) aligns with patterns typical of suburban areas where residential burglary and theft dominate, though Emsworth's rates for these categories are also significantly below UK averages. This data illustrates a consistent trend of low-level crime management, with no major spikes in violent or property crime despite the summer season's usual fluctuations.

August 2023 saw significant shifts in Emsworth's crime profile, with other theft surging by 700% (from 1 to 8 incidents) and vehicle crime doubling (from 0 to 4). These increases contrast with notable declines in public order offences (-57.1%), anti-social behaviour (-50.0%), and criminal damage and arson (-50.0%). The spike in other theft may reflect heightened activity during the summer months, though no specific factors are identified in the data. Conversely, the drop in public order offences aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as August's long evenings and holiday-related absences may reduce opportunities for such crimes. Emsworth's violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) is 39% below the UK average, while vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) is 39% below national levels—a stark contrast to the 54% increase in theft from the person, which remains a small but notable category. Residents may find the 7.7% share of burglary incidents (4 cases) particularly relevant, as this category is 12% below the UK average. The data underscores a combination of local factors, with some crime types responding to seasonal rhythms while others remain consistently low.

Emsworth's August 2023 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 represents an 11.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.8, continuing a downward trend that has characterised the area in recent months. On a daily basis, the 52 reported crimes equate to roughly 2 incidents per day—a figure that, while not negligible, remains well below the UK average for similar-sized built-up areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 234 residents, a ratio that places Emsworth among the safest areas in the UK. This monthly exposure rate is particularly noteworthy when compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. The population context further highlights Emsworth's low crime profile: with 12,182 residents, the 52 crimes represent a manageable volume that does not overwhelm local resources. The 11.8% month-on-month decline suggests that local policing strategies or seasonal factors—such as the August holiday period—may be contributing to sustained reductions in crime. While direct causal links, the consistent downward trajectory implies that Emsworth's community and law enforcement efforts are likely reinforcing a culture of safety.