Emsworth Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking development in Emsworth's July 2023 crime data was the 300% increase in shoplifting, an anomaly in an area already 42.2% below the UK average overall. This jump—from one to four incidents—defies expectations for a built-up area within Havant, which typically sees lower retail crime due to its compact size and strong local policing. The overall crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents, while stable compared to recent months, remains significantly below the UK average of 8.3, a gap that has widened since 2020. Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) remained the most common category, but their rate (2.1 per 1,000) was 24% below the UK average, a pattern consistent with Emsworth's history of low violent crime. This may be linked to the area's character as a relatively affluent, family-oriented community with limited nightlife venues. Public order offences (7 incidents) rose sharply, likely tied to the summer tourism peak and the area's proximity to the Solent, which sees increased visitor activity during July. The seasonal context of schools being out and festivals taking place may have contributed to these fluctuations, though the absence of a corresponding rise in property crime suggests community resilience. Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and criminal damage (6 incidents) both remained well below UK averages, reinforcing the area's reputation for stability despite the shoplifting spike.

July 2023 saw a 300% surge in shoplifting, rising from one to four incidents—a stark departure from previous trends in an area already 50% below the UK average for this category. This spike contrasts with a 45.5% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 11 to six, possibly reflecting seasonal shifts in community activity. Violent crime remained the most prevalent category (25 incidents), but its rate (2.1 per 1,000) was 24% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may partly explain Emsworth's overall safety. Public order offences also rose sharply, with a 133.3% increase from three to seven incidents, linked to the area's summer tourism peak and festivals. Meanwhile, bicycle theft (3 incidents) was 200% above the UK average, a figure that may correlate with the area's cycling infrastructure and summer pedestrian activity patterns.

Emsworth's crime rate in July 2023 (4.8 per 1,000) marked a 9.4% decrease from June's 5.3 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. This places the area 42.2% below the UK average, a gap that has widened slightly compared to previous years. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of two reported incidents per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's consistent safety record. Over the course of July, one crime occurred for every 206 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low risk residents face. When compared to the UK's broader context, Emsworth's performance in categories like anti-social behaviour (65% below UK average) and shoplifting (50% below) highlights specific community strengths. These figures suggest a combination of local policing effectiveness and the area's character as a smaller, more tightly knit built-up area with fewer transient populations than larger urban centres.