Havant Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Havant’s August 2024 crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents places it 4.9% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting a generally safer profile compared to the national context. The crime mix in the area reveals a striking imbalance between property and violent crimes: violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.6% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.3 per 1,000 — 23% above the UK average. This dominance of violent crime contrasts sharply with property crimes, which made up 31.5% of the total. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, may partly explain this pattern, as increased foot traffic and tourism could heighten risks in public spaces. However, property crimes like burglary and vehicle theft remain below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures or geographical factors, such as lower density or surveillance in residential areas. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.9 per 1,000, was 37% below the UK rate, a potential indicator of community cohesion or targeted policing efforts. The data also shows a rise in bicycle theft, which may reflect increased cycling during summer or vulnerabilities in storage infrastructure. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the shift in the balance between violent and property crimes underscores the need to address the underlying factors driving the former, such as social tensions or alcohol-related incidents in public areas.

August 2024 saw a 71.4% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 7 to 12 incidents. This spike may partly explain the shift in the crime mix, with property crimes accounting for 31.5% of total incidents, compared to 42.6% for violent crimes. While property crimes remained below the UK average for categories like burglary and vehicle crime, violent crimes — particularly violence and sexual offences — were 23% above the UK rate. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 37% below the UK average, a notable contrast that may reflect local initiatives or demographic factors. The 30.1% decrease in public order offences, from 136 to 95, suggests a temporary reduction in incidents linked to summer activities or community policing efforts. These changes illustrate the dynamic nature of crime patterns and the influence of seasonal and local factors on specific categories.

Havant's crime rate in August 2024 stood at 7.8 per 1,000 residents, a marked decline from the previous month's rate of 8.5 per 1,000 — a decrease of 8.8%. This reduction aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as August sees a temporary shift in population dynamics, with fewer residents present due to holidays and summer travel. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 32 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the broader monthly trend. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 128 residents underscores the relative safety of the area compared to the UK average. This statistic suggests that, despite fluctuations in specific crime types, the overall risk to residents remains below the national benchmark. The contrast between Havant’s performance and the UK average highlights the influence of local factors, such as community engagement initiatives and the geographical characteristics of the district, which may contribute to lower rates of certain crimes like burglary and vehicle theft.