Havant Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Havant's overall crime rate in April 2024 stood at 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing the area 9.1% below the UK average of 7.7. This performance highlights Havant's relative safety compared to the national picture. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.8% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.3%) and public order offences (9.6%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal crime, which may reflect the area's social mix and community interactions. Seasonal factors in April—such as the Easter period, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—likely influenced crime patterns. For instance, the rise in public order offences could be tied to heightened social gatherings during the Easter holidays, while the lower-than-average rate of shoplifting (10% below the UK average) may indicate effective retail security measures or a lower concentration of high-footfall commercial areas. The relatively low burglary rate (38% below the UK average) could also align with Havant's residential character, where property crime is less prevalent than in more densely populated urban centres. However, the higher-than-average rates of violence and sexual offences (13% above the UK average) and public order offences (32% above the UK average) signal areas for targeted policing or community engagement. These findings underscore the need for a nuanced approach to crime prevention, balancing local strengths with opportunities for improvement.

April 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with theft from the person surging by 500% (from 1 to 6 incidents) and bicycle theft tripling (from 2 to 6). This sharp increase in theft from the person may reflect heightened vulnerability during Easter-related foot traffic or events. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 26.8% (from 97 to 71), potentially indicating the impact of seasonal retail strategies or increased security measures. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 7.7% (from 402 to 371), a decline that could be linked to the transition from winter to spring, when outdoor activities may disperse crowds and reduce opportunities for violent encounters. However, Havant's rate of violence and sexual offences remains 13% above the UK average, suggesting ongoing challenges in this area. Public order offences, while down by 9.6% (from 94 to 85), still exceeded the UK average by 32%, a discrepancy that may reflect the area's mix of residential and commercial zones. The rate of possession of weapons was 43% above the UK average, a figure that deserves closer attention given its potential implications for public safety. These shifts highlight the importance of monitoring specific crime trends to inform targeted interventions.

Havant's crime rate in April 2024 remained stable compared to March, with a marginal -1.1% decrease from 7.1 to 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests that broader crime trends have not shifted significantly over the past month, though localized fluctuations in specific categories persist. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 30 crimes per day, a figure that, while manageable, underscores the need for sustained community policing efforts. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 143 residents in Havant reported a crime, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average for similar-sized areas. This figure, when contextualized against Havant's population of 126,985, illustrates the area's relatively low crime burden compared to the national standard. However, the disparity in specific categories—such as the 13% higher rate of violence and sexual offences—reveals that Havant's crime profile is not uniformly aligned with the UK average. These variations may stem from local factors, such as the area's demographic composition or the distribution of public spaces. For residents, the 1-in-143 monthly exposure rate offers a tangible benchmark for understanding the likelihood of encountering crime, while the stable overall rate reassures that no significant upward trend is emerging.