Emsworth Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Emsworth’s crime profile in December 2024, accounting for 33% of all reported crimes. With a total of 48 crimes recorded, the area’s crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents places it 45.1% below the UK average of 7.1. This stark contrast highlights Emsworth’s relative safety compared to national trends, a position likely supported by its compact built-up area and strong community engagement. While violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, the breakdown reveals a nuanced picture: shoplifting accounts for 14.6% of crimes, and vehicle crime and criminal damage each contribute 10.4%. These figures align with Emsworth’s character as a mixed-use town with a significant retail presence and limited industrial activity. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, extended evenings, and holiday-related absences—may have influenced crime patterns, with lower overall rates potentially reflecting reduced opportunities for theft in empty homes. However, the persistence of violent crime suggests ongoing challenges in managing local tensions, though the 20% month-on-month decline in this category indicates some progress. Emsworth’s data underscores the importance of balancing targeted interventions for high-impact categories like violence with maintaining vigilance in areas such as shoplifting, which remains slightly above the UK average.

December 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with violence and sexual offences decreasing by 20% compared to November, a change that may reflect seasonal dynamics or improved policing in high-risk areas. Conversely, 'other crime' surged by 100%, rising from zero to four incidents—a sharp increase that warrants attention. This category, which includes a range of non-specific offences, could signal emerging issues or underreporting. Meanwhile, shoplifting remained a persistent concern, with Emsworth’s rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents 5% above the UK average, a discrepancy likely tied to the town’s retail density. Other noteworthy changes include a 71.4% drop in 'other theft' and a 33.3% reduction in bicycle theft, both of which may be attributed to increased community awareness or seasonal factors like shorter daylight hours deterring outdoor crimes. The rise in 'drugs' offences, doubling from zero to one incident, introduces a new layer to Emsworth’s crime picture, though its impact remains limited in scale. These fluctuations highlight the need for adaptive strategies that address both established and evolving crime challenges.

Emsworth’s crime rate in December 2024 fell to 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 9.4% decrease from November’s rate of 4.4. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with residents facing a 1-in-254 chance of experiencing a crime over the course of the month. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of two crimes per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance. When scaled to Emsworth’s population of 12,182, this rate illustrates that the majority of residents remain unaffected by crime, a testament to the town’s relatively secure environment. However, the data also reveals disparities: while violent crime rates are significantly below the UK average, shoplifting and bicycle theft rates exceed national benchmarks, reflecting localized pressures. These comparisons highlight the importance of tailored approaches to crime prevention, focusing on areas where Emsworth diverges from the UK norm. The low overall rate, combined with targeted spikes in specific categories, suggests that Emsworth’s safety is a product of both broad systemic factors and localized efforts, with the latter requiring ongoing investment to maintain.