Havant Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Havant's crime profile in September 2023, accounting for 43.9% of all reported crimes. At 3.6 per 1,000 residents, this category was 31% above the UK average, a stark outlier in the local crime profile. The overall crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents placed Havant 2.5% above the national average, reflecting a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety. Public order offences followed closely at 1.0 per 1,000 (11.7% of total), an anomaly 61% higher than the UK average, suggesting a unique dynamic in local social interactions. Anti-social behaviour, while comprising 11.7% of crimes, performed better than the UK average, likely reflecting community policing efforts or lower population density in certain areas. Seasonal factors may contribute to these patterns, as September marks the transition to school terms and university freshers' week, potentially increasing tensions in public spaces. The dominance of violent crime over property crime (457 vs 298 incidents) contrasts with typical urban profiles, where property crimes often lead. This may indicate specific vulnerabilities in Havant's social fabric, such as high concentrations of transient populations or under-resourced community support systems. direct links to local infrastructure, but the seasonal context of September—nights drawing in and students returning—could likely contribute to increased public order issues and interpersonal conflicts.

September saw a 42.6% surge in shoplifting incidents, rising from 61 to 87 cases—a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal retail activity or targeted offender behaviour. Public order offences also climbed by 18.4%, with 122 incidents reported, suggesting heightened tensions in public spaces during the transition to academic terms. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 33.3% (from 6 to 4 cases), possibly due to increased awareness around personal security as schools and universities resumed. The violent crime category remained 31% above the UK average, a persistent concern that may be exacerbated by the influx of students and the associated social dynamics. The daily crime count in Havant reached 35 incidents per day, a figure that would be of practical interest to residents planning evening activities or community events. While shoplifting and public order offences rose, other categories like drugs-related crime decreased by 30.8% (from 26 to 18 cases), indicating shifts in offender focus or successful local interventions. The contrast between rising violent crime and falling property crime highlights a combination of local factors, though can be established from this data alone.

Havant's crime rate in September 2023 (8.2 per 1,000 residents) marked a 9% increase from August's 7.5 per 1,000, a rise that may be influenced by seasonal transitions and the return of students to the area. On a daily basis, Havant experienced an average of 35 crimes per day, a figure that would equate to roughly one crime for every 122 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while slightly higher than the UK average, remains within a range that would be familiar to residents of similar-sized urban centres. The population context is critical: with 126,985 residents, Havant's crime statistics must be considered alongside demographic factors such as age distribution and housing patterns. The 9% month-on-month increase contrasts with the UK-wide trend, where crime rates typically show smaller fluctuations during this period. This suggests that local factors—such as the concentration of public spaces or the timing of university term starts—may play a significant role in Havant's crime profile. While the daily crime count provides a useful snapshot, the monthly exposure figure offers a broader perspective, illustrating that the average resident faces a relatively low but measurable risk of crime. These statistics, when contextualised within Havant's population size, help frame the issue as a manageable challenge rather than an exceptional crisis.