Havant Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Havant, the crime rate in December 2023 translated to 6.6 incidents per 1,000 people, placing the area 8.3% below the UK average of 7.2. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.1% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (10.7%) and criminal damage and arson (9.5%). These patterns align with the typical rhythms of a coastal commuter town, where retail hubs and residential areas intersect. The month’s crime profile was shaped by December’s unique context: long evenings, holiday-related foot traffic, and the closure of some homes during the festive season. While the overall rate remained stable compared to previous months, the prominence of violent crime suggests heightened tensions in certain areas. The lower-than-average burglary rate (3.1% of total crimes) may be attributed to increased home security during the winter months. Meanwhile, the slight rise in public order offences (9.1%) could be linked to the surge in social gatherings and events typical of the season. These figures, when contextualised, illustrate how local geography and temporal factors influence crime distribution, even within a relatively safe area like Havant.

December 2023 saw notable shifts in Havant’s crime profile, with robbery cases surging by 80% (from 5 to 9 incidents) compared to November. This increase, while statistically significant, remains below the UK average for the category. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour rose by 41.3% (63 to 89 cases), potentially reflecting the pressures of seasonal social activity and reduced daylight hours. Conversely, other crime fell by 50% (from 16 to 8 cases), a decline that may be linked to the holiday season’s reduced public presence in certain areas. The area’s performance against UK benchmarks was mixed: bicycle theft (67% above average) and possession of weapons (67% above) highlighted specific vulnerabilities, tied to the increased use of bikes during colder months and the prevalence of knife crime in urban settings. However, Havant’s anti-social behaviour rate (25% below UK average) and vehicle crime rate (33% below) suggest effective local interventions or demographic factors. For residents, the most immediate concern may be the spike in robbery, which now constitutes 1.1% of all crimes—a figure that, while small, represents a marked departure from November’s baseline. These fluctuations underscore the need for ongoing analysis of how seasonal and situational variables influence local crime trends.

Havant’s crime rate in December 2023 remained unchanged from November, at 6.6 per 1,000 residents. This stability, despite significant month-on-month fluctuations in specific categories, indicates that the overall risk profile for residents has not shifted dramatically. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 27 crimes per day, a figure that, when contextualised, translates to one reported incident for roughly every 152 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while seemingly low, should be considered alongside the distribution of crime types: nearly half of all incidents involved violence or sexual offences, a category that affects certain demographics. The population context further shapes this picture: with 126,985 residents, Havant’s size and density—characteristic of a commuter town—mean that individual risk is diluted across a larger base. However, the 8.3% gap between Havant’s rate and the UK average (7.2) suggests that local factors, such as community policing strategies or socioeconomic conditions, may contribute to this relative safety. While the exact mechanisms behind this disparity, it is consistent with the area’s historical performance in reducing violent crime through targeted initiatives. These figures, when viewed through a population-scaled lens, offer residents a tangible understanding of their everyday risk, balanced against the broader national context.