Havant Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 marked a mixed picture for Havant’s crime profile, with some categories showing concerning increases while others declined. The overall crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents placed the area 12% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a figure that underscores Havant’s relative safety. However, the month’s data revealed troubling trends in specific areas. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.1% of all reported crimes, significantly above the UK average for this category. This concentration of violent crime may partly explain the area’s position on national comparisons, despite the overall lower rate. The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and the early stages of Black Friday shopping—likely contributed to spikes in certain types of crime. For instance, the sharp rise in theft from the person, though modest in absolute terms, could be linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas during the shopping season. Public order offences also rose, with a 32% increase above the UK average, a trend that may reflect the challenges of managing large gatherings during the month’s events. Meanwhile, categories such as anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime saw notable declines, suggesting that some interventions or seasonal factors may have had a mitigating effect. The interplay between these shifts highlights the need for continued vigilance, particularly in areas where violent crime remains high.

November 2023 saw a 25% increase in theft from the person, rising from 4 to 5 incidents. This sharp rise, though small in absolute terms, warrants attention given the typically low base rate for this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by 34.4% (96 to 63), and vehicle crime fell by 28.9% (45 to 32), both reflecting potential seasonal shifts. The breakdown of crime types reveals that violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, accounting for 43.1% of all reported crimes. This rate is 12% above the UK average, highlighting a localised concentration of violent crime that contrasts with the area’s overall lower crime rate. Shoplifting in Havant is 9% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s retail landscape and policing strategies in high-traffic zones.

Havant's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, a 14.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader trends observed in late autumn, though the pace of reduction varied across crime types. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 28 crimes per day, a figure that reflects both the overall rate and the distribution of crime types. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 151 residents, a measure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime in a way that accounts for population size. While this rate is lower than the previous month, it remains important to note that the overall crime rate in Havant is 12% below the UK average, a distinction that highlights the area’s relative safety compared to national benchmarks. This comparative advantage, however, does not eliminate the need for vigilance, particularly in areas where specific crime types have shown unexpected shifts.