Havant Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Havant’s crime profile in July 2023, accounting for nearly 40% of all reported incidents. This category, at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, sits 8% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may be attributed to the area’s summer demographics, including increased tourism and university-related activity. The overall crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents places Havant 7.2% below the UK average, a margin that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community engagement strategies. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, contributing 14.7% and 12.0% respectively to the total. These figures are consistent with the seasonal context of July, a month marked by festivals, open-air events, and the absence of school holidays, which may heighten opportunities for disorderly conduct. Meanwhile, property crimes such as shoplifting and criminal damage showed mixed trends, with shoplifting rising 17% above the UK average while criminal damage fell 22% below. This contrast likely reflects the interplay between Havant’s retail environment—attracting transient shoppers—and its lower incidence of arson or vandalism, which may be influenced by the area’s community cohesion or infrastructure design. The relatively low rates of burglary (70% below UK average) and vehicle crime (58% below) further suggest that Havant’s residential and commercial zones are not typical hotspots for these offences, due to the presence of private security systems or the area’s lower population density.

July saw a 57.1% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 91 to 143 incidents. This surge aligns with the peak of summer, when festivals and open-air events may amplify social interactions in public spaces. Bicycle theft also jumped 75%, from 4 to 7 cases, a sharp contrast to the 100% reduction in robbery, which fell from 8 to 3 incidents. This divergence highlights shifting patterns in criminal activity, with property-related crimes gaining traction while violent crimes receded. Havant’s violent crime rate—3.0 per 1,000—exceeds the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 by 8%, a figure that may reflect the area’s higher proportion of transient populations during the summer months. Meanwhile, burglary and vehicle crime both remained well below UK averages, at 70% and 58% lower respectively, suggesting that Havant’s residential and commercial areas may benefit from robust security measures or lower target density.

Havant's crime rate in July 2023 remained stable compared to June, declining slightly from 7.8 to 7.7 per 1,000 residents. This minimal shift suggests consistent patterns in local crime dynamics, with no significant spikes or dips warranting immediate concern. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 31 crimes per day, reflecting a steady rhythm of reported incidents. When viewed through the lens of population, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 130 residents over the course of the month. While this figure is a local metric and not directly comparable to UK-wide averages, it provides a tangible sense of the monthly exposure for Havant residents. The rate remains 7.2% below the UK average, a margin that has persisted despite seasonal fluctuations. This consistency may be attributed to Havant’s character as a mixed urban-rural district, where community initiatives and local policing efforts appear to maintain a relative balance against typical summer crime trends.