Havant Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Havant for May 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 40.5% of all reported incidents. This dominance of violent crime, at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, is 6% above the UK average and may be influenced by local factors such as the district’s proximity to coastal areas and the presence of mixed-use developments that attract both residents and visitors. In contrast, property crimes, which include shoplifting and burglary, make up a smaller share of the total (273 incidents, or 29.4%), with burglary rates particularly low at 0.1 per 1,000—68% below the UK average. This suggests that Havant’s relatively low levels of property crime could be attributed to factors such as secure housing stock or effective community policing. Seasonal context also plays a role: May’s longer evenings and bank holidays may have contributed to a rise in public order offences, which increased by 21.2% compared to April. However, the area’s anti-social behaviour rates remain lower than the UK average, at 0.9 per 1,000, reflecting a combination of strong local community engagement and lower population density. The overall crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000—13.1% below the UK average—indicates that Havant continues to be a relatively safe area, though the interplay between violent crime and seasonal activity warrants further consideration in future analyses.

May 2024 saw a significant 21.2% increase in public order offences, reaching 103 incidents—a sharp rise from 85 in April. This surge, coupled with a 19% increase in anti-social behaviour (119 incidents), may partly reflect the impact of May’s bank holidays and extended daylight hours, which often correlate with increased outdoor socialising. Conversely, robbery incidents plummeted by 85.7%, dropping from seven to one, a stark decline that could indicate effective policing or deterrence measures. The crime mix also reveals a notable divergence from UK averages: violence and sexual offences in Havant are 6% above the national rate, linked to local factors such as the presence of high-traffic areas or nightlife hubs. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains 38% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect Havant’s community-focused initiatives or lower population density. These shifts highlight the importance of contextualising crime data within both seasonal rhythms and local demographics.

Havant’s crime rate in May 2024 rose by 4.7% compared to the previous month, moving from 7.0 to 7.3 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though modest, is consistent with seasonal patterns observed in the area, where longer evenings and increased social activity during May’s bank holidays may contribute to higher reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 30 crimes per day in May, a figure that aligns with the district’s historical norms. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 137 residents over the course of the month, a rate that is lower than the UK average but reflects Havant’s generally safer profile. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while crime is present, its frequency remains proportionally lower than in many other parts of the country, particularly in categories like burglary and vehicle crime, which are significantly below the UK average. This suggests that Havant’s community and local infrastructure may play a role in mitigating certain types of crime, though the increase in public order offences highlights areas for continued attention.