Horndean Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Horndean's overall crime rate in March 2023 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 34.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This significant disparity highlights the area's relative safety compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 45.5% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (14.6%) and anti-social behaviour (8.5%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and community disruptions, which may be influenced by local social dynamics or the area's character as a smaller, more tightly-knit built-up area within Havant. The seasonal transition to spring in March, with longer evenings and the clocks moving forward, may have contributed to increased social activity in public spaces, impacting crime patterns. However, the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, with violent crimes in Horndean being 16% below the national figure. This contrast with the UK average is particularly marked in categories such as anti-social behaviour, which was 62% below the national rate, and shoplifting, which was 80% below. These discrepancies could reflect Horndean's lower population density, reduced commercial activity, or stronger community cohesion compared to larger urban centres. The data also shows that property crimes (42 incidents) were less prevalent than violent crimes (75 incidents), indicating a different crime profile compared to the UK average, where property crimes are more common. This balance may be influenced by local factors such as the area's residential nature and limited retail presence, which could reduce opportunities for property-related offences. Overall, the March 2023 figures illustrate a relatively safe area, with crime patterns that diverge from the UK average in several key categories.

The breakdown of crime types in March 2023 reveals stark contrasts with the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45.5% of all crimes, were 16% below the UK rate of 2.7 per 1,000. This could indicate effective local policing or community initiatives that reduce interpersonal violence, though further data would be needed to confirm. Conversely, public order offences were 9% above the UK average, a notable outlier that may reflect local challenges in managing community events or public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 62% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of disruptive activities in Horndean. This could be linked to the area's smaller size and stronger community ties, which may foster more harmonious interactions. Shoplifting, at 0.1 per 1,000, was 80% below the UK average, a figure that may be explained by the limited retail presence in the area. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the low rate of vehicle crime, which was 58% below the UK average, reflecting fewer parking opportunities or lower vehicle density in the built-up area. These variations highlight the importance of understanding local context when interpreting crime statistics, as factors such as population density, economic activity, and community structure can significantly influence crime patterns.

In March 2023, Horndean recorded an average of 5 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the daily crime context for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 202 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is well below the UK average. This statistic underscores the area's relative safety, particularly when considered alongside the population of 33,300. The daily crime count of 5 per day, while not negligible, is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to Horndean's population. This suggests that the built-up area's characteristics—such as its integration within Havant and potential access to broader policing resources—may contribute to the lower crime rate. The monthly exposure figure of 1-in-202 residents also highlights the rarity of crime in the area compared to larger urban centres, where higher population densities often correlate with increased crime rates. However, this figure is a monthly aggregate and does not account for variations in daily activity patterns or seasonal fluctuations. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that Horndean's crime rate is not just statistically lower but also less impactful on a per-resident basis, which could be attributed to the area's community-focused environment and more effective local crime prevention strategies.