Havant Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Havant's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 7.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 8.2% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This marks a consistent trend in the area’s relative safety, though seasonal factors may influence the distribution of crime types. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.6% of all reported crimes, followed by public order (11.1%) and anti-social behaviour (9.2%). These figures align with Havant’s character as a coastal town with a mix of urban and semi-rural areas, where public spaces and community interactions may contribute to the prevalence of certain offences. The summer months typically bring increased foot traffic to coastal regions, which could explain the prominence of public order and violence-related incidents. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell significantly below the UK average by 53%, reflecting local initiatives or community engagement efforts that have mitigated such issues. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft-related crimes remained relatively low compared to national benchmarks, suggesting that Havant’s retail environment may be managed effectively. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, as extended daylight hours and tourism may influence both criminal activity and policing priorities. These trends underscore the importance of continuing to monitor and adapt strategies to address the specific challenges of the area while leveraging its relative strengths.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in June 2023 was a 200% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This spike, though still low in absolute terms, may indicate heightened opportunities during warmer weather or increased tourist activity in public spaces. Concurrently, shoplifting also rose by 33.3% (from 48 to 64 cases), suggesting that retail environments—particularly in Havant’s town centre—may be experiencing targeted activity during the summer season. In contrast, bicycle theft plummeted by 50%, dropping from 8 to 4 incidents, due to improved security measures or reduced outdoor activity during the early summer. Public order offences also decreased by 20.4%, from 137 to 109 cases, which could reflect the impact of local enforcement efforts or a natural decline in incidents as the summer progresses. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average, with a rate of 3.5 per 1,000 compared to the national figure of 2.9 per 1,000. This discrepancy highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where such crimes are concentrated. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour was 53% below the UK average, a stark contrast that may be attributed to community-focused policing or strong local social cohesion. Residents may find the 200% surge in theft from the person particularly noteworthy, as it underscores the importance of personal vigilance in public spaces during this time of year.

Havant’s crime rate in June 2023 (7.8 per 1,000) was a 3.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 8.0 per 1,000, indicating a modest but consistent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 33 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents in local communities. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 129 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not insignificant, remains lower than many comparable urban areas. This statistic helps contextualise the impact of crime on a personal level, showing that the likelihood of being directly affected by a crime is relatively low. When compared to the UK average, Havant’s overall safety profile continues to stand out, with its crime rate 8.2% below the national benchmark. This gap is particularly evident in categories such as anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, where local rates are significantly lower than the UK average. However, the area’s higher-than-average rates for violence and sexual offences and public order crimes suggest that certain challenges remain unaddressed. The combination of these factors—relative safety in some areas and persistent issues in others—paints a nuanced picture of Havant’s crime profile. This contrast may reflect the area’s unique mix of urban and rural characteristics, where some parts of the district benefit from lower crime rates while others face concentrated challenges that require targeted solutions.