Emsworth Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Emsworth’s November 2024 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents places it 42.1% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a disparity that highlights the area’s generally low crime profile. The breakdown of incidents reveals a mix of patterns, with violence and sexual offences dominating as the most common category (20 incidents, 37.7% of total crimes), followed by other theft (7 incidents, 13.2%) and criminal damage and arson (6 incidents, 11.3%). These figures align with Emsworth’s character as a built-up area within Havant, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced crime rates. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of darker evenings in November could have influenced activity levels. For instance, the relatively low rate of vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) may reflect the area’s limited commuter traffic, while the 329% above UK average for bicycle theft could be attributed to local cycling infrastructure or seasonal patterns. The contrast between Emsworth’s crime picture and the UK average underscores the importance of contextualising data within local demographics and geography, rather than relying on broad national comparisons.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in November 2024 was the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 3 to 6 incidents. This surge may partly explain the broader uptick in overall crime rate, though no definitive causal link can be established without further data. The category of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.7% of all crimes (20 incidents), remained 38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 25% (from 4 to 3), a decline that could reflect seasonal factors such as reduced cycling during darker evenings. The area’s performance in other theft (13.2% of crimes) also stood 9% above the UK average, illustrating a nuanced mix of trends. For residents, the 100% rise in public order offences—from 0 to 2—may signal a need for heightened awareness during events like Bonfire Night, which aligns with the month’s seasonal context.

Emsworth’s November 2024 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents marks an 8.2% increase from the previous month’s 4.0 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population of 12,182, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 230 residents over the course of the month—a relatively low frequency compared to national averages. The population context further highlights that Emsworth’s crime profile remains markedly safer than the UK average, with its overall rate 42.1% below the national figure. This contrast underscores the area’s distinct characteristics, potentially influenced by its smaller, more tightly knit community structure, which may contribute to lower crime rates despite seasonal fluctuations in activity such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping.