Emsworth Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Emsworth’s crime rate in March 2025 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 50% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This significant gap underscores the area’s effectiveness in maintaining public safety, a position reinforced by its crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 43.8% of all incidents, though this category remains 38% below the UK average. The relatively high proportion of property crimes—21 out of 48 total—suggests a balance between personal safety and asset protection, a dynamic common in built-up areas with mixed land use. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as March’s transition to spring brought longer evenings, potentially increasing opportunities for public order offences. However, Emsworth’s performance in this category—45% below the UK average—demonstrates strong local management of disorder. The area’s low rates of shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, 71% and 84% below national averages respectively, may reflect a combination of community engagement, retail security measures, and the area’s character as a compact, residential built-up area within Havant. These trends, while stable, invite further analysis of how Emsworth’s unique geography and demographics contribute to its crime profile.

March 2025 marked a notable decrease in shoplifting, with incidents dropping by 66.7% from six to two. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as the transition to spring may have reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Conversely, vehicle crime surged by 100%, rising from zero to one incident—a rare but noteworthy increase. This spike could reflect changes in parking habits or increased vehicle-related activity during the lengthening evenings. Violent crimes, comprising 43.8% of all incidents, remained 38% below the UK average for this category, suggesting Emsworth’s community and policing efforts are effective in curbing such offences. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 33.3%, though this drop may be partly due to the small number of incidents reported. The area’s performance in public order offences—45% below the UK average—further highlights its comparatively low levels of disorder, a trend consistent with Emsworth’s built-up, residential character.

Emsworth's crime rate in March 2025 remained stable at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, matching the figure from the previous month. This consistency suggests no major shifts in local crime dynamics over the past two months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 12,182. When scaled to the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 254 residents over the course of March—a statistic that underscores the area’s relatively safe environment compared to the UK average. This monthly aggregate highlights the rarity of crime in Emsworth, with most residents unlikely to encounter criminal activity directly. The population context further illustrates that even with 48 total crimes, the distribution across such a small community means individual risk remains minimal. This stability contrasts with broader UK trends, where Emsworth’s rate is half the national average, reinforcing its position as a low-crime built-up area within Havant.