Havant Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Havant's crime profile in September 2024, accounting for 45.1% of all reported crimes. This category alone was 30% above the UK average (3.4 vs 2.6 per 1,000), a striking outlier in an area where overall crime rates were marginally lower than the national average (7.6 vs 7.7 per 1,000). The seasonal shift into autumn, with university freshers arriving and school terms resuming, likely contributed to heightened tensions in public spaces. While public order offences also exceeded UK averages by 43%, anti-social behaviour rates were 49% below the national benchmark, suggesting a combination of community dynamics and enforcement priorities. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast between violent crime trends and property crime rates, with shoplifting (up 39.3% month-on-month) and public order incidents showing particular volatility. Havant's coastal location may influence crime patterns, with seasonal tourism and student populations potentially driving certain categories. However, the sharp decline in burglary (down 36% from August) and vehicle crime (56% below UK average) indicates effective policing in specific areas. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories while maintaining overall crime suppression strategies.

September 2024 saw a 39.3% increase in shoplifting compared to August, with 85 incidents reported—nearly double the previous month's total. This surge coincides with the start of the academic year, as students and young people return to the area, potentially increasing pressure on retail environments. Other crime rose sharply by 72.7%, with 19 incidents recorded (up from 11 in August), indicating a growing concern in unclassified criminal activity. Conversely, burglary rates fell 36% month-on-month, from 25 to 16 incidents, a decline that may reflect successful community policing initiatives or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for entry. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 31%, from 113 to 78 cases, though this remains a persistent issue in Havant. Violent crime rates in Havant were 30% above the UK average, with 433 incidents recorded (3.4 per 1,000 residents). This divergence from national trends suggests local challenges that may require tailored approaches. The sharp contrast between Havant's violent crime rates and its 56% lower vehicle crime rate (0.2 vs 0.5 per 1,000) highlights the need for differentiated strategies, as property crime trends do not always align with broader crime profiles.

Havant's crime rate in September 2024 (7.6 per 1,000) marked a 3.0% decrease from the previous month's 7.8 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but measurable downward trend. This translates to approximately 32 crimes reported per day in the local authority district, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity for residents. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 132 residents experienced a reported crime, a metric that provides a tangible sense of risk exposure in Havant. When compared to the UK average, Havant's overall crime rate was 1.3% lower, though this masks significant variations in specific categories. The population context is critical: with 126,985 residents, even small percentage changes equate to hundreds of incidents. For example, the 30% gap in violent crime rates between Havant and the UK average (3.4 vs 2.6 per 1,000) represents a difference of 134 incidents. This disparity underscores the importance of localised analysis, as national averages can obscure regional nuances. The 56% lower vehicle crime rate in Havant compared to the UK average (0.2 vs 0.5 per 1,000) also highlights the need for targeted comparisons, as certain crime types may be more influenced by local factors such as traffic density, parking patterns, or vehicle ownership rates.