Horndean Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Horndean's crime profile in August 2024 presented a complex picture, with possession of weapons emerging as a stark outlier at 186% above the UK average. This anomaly, which saw 6 incidents compared to the national rate of 0.1 per 1,000, contrasts sharply with the area's overall safety profile. The built-up area within Havant recorded 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents, 36.6% below the UK average of 8.2, a figure that positions it among the safer communities in England. Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) dominated the crime mix, accounting for 33.1% of total reports, though this rate was itself 37% below the UK average. Other theft (21 cases) and public order offences (16 cases) followed, with the latter showing a 21% deficit compared to national figures. Seasonal patterns in August—peak holiday season, increased tourism, and potentially more unoccupied homes—may have influenced certain trends. monthly rise from July remains unexplained. The area's low burglary rate (8 cases) was 38% below the UK average, a statistic that could reflect effective local policing or the community's demographic profile. Anti-social behaviour fell 72% to 12 cases, suggesting successful community initiatives or natural seasonal variations. The data illustrates a generally low-crime environment with specific pockets of concern, requiring targeted analysis to address the weapon possession spike without overgeneralising the overall safety context.

August saw a 1000% surge in shoplifting, rising from 1 to 11 incidents, likely linked to increased foot traffic during the peak holiday season. Criminal damage and arson more than doubled, jumping from 6 to 14 cases, possibly reflecting seasonal neglect of properties. Conversely, public order offences fell 30.4% to 16, a decline that may align with reduced alcohol-related incidents during August. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 16.2% to 57 cases, despite being 37% below the UK average. This drop contrasts with the 186% spike in weapon possession, an anomaly that remains unexplained by the data. The area's property crime rate (71) outpaced violent crime (57), a 21.3% difference that underscores the dominance of non-violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour fell 72% to 12 cases, a figure that could reflect successful local interventions or seasonal shifts in community activity.

Horndean's crime rate in August 2024 rose 7.7% from 4.8 to 5.2 per 1,000 residents, marking the first increase in a year. Daily crime activity averaged 6 reported incidents per day, a figure that contextualises local patterns without direct UK comparison. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 194 residents, placing the area in the lower quartile of UK crime exposure metrics. This monthly aggregate suggests a relatively low-risk environment. rise from July deserves closer attention to emerging trends. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the increase, Horndean remains significantly safer than the UK average, with its overall rate still 36.6% below the national figure. Local factors such as community engagement and seasonal dynamics may influence these numbers, but direct causation. The 1-in-194 statistic offers residents a tangible benchmark for assessing their personal risk profile, though this is a monthly figure and does not reflect daily fluctuations.