Horndean Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

February 2024 marked a slight upward trend in Horndean's crime rate, rising to 5.0 per 1,000 residents—29.6% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This places the area among the UK's safer built-up areas, despite a 3.3% monthly increase from January's 4.9 per 1,000. The crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (52.7% of total incidents), followed by shoplifting (12.0%) and criminal damage and arson (7.8%). Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have concentrated certain offences in indoor spaces. The area's violent crime rate—2.6 per 1,000—was 4% above the UK average, suggesting local dynamics such as community density or policing focus could play a role. In contrast, property-related crimes remained well below national averages, with anti-social behaviour at 71% below the UK rate. This disparity highlights Horndean's unique character as a relatively compact built-up area within Havant, where social cohesion and localized initiatives may contribute to lower property crime rates despite higher violent incidents. The seasonal context of February as a transitional month—between winter's end and spring's onset—may have influenced the mix of offences, with indoor gatherings increasing opportunities for violence while reduced foot traffic lowered shoplifting risks.

February 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences rising by 31.3% to 88 incidents—marking the highest category by volume. This increase, though still below the UK average for this category, may partly explain the overall rate's slight upward trend. Shoplifting also surged by 53.8%, jumping from 13 to 20 incidents, a figure 11% above the UK average. Conversely, several categories saw sharp declines, including possession of weapons (down 80%) and vehicle crime (down 53.8%). These reductions in property-related offences align with the area's broader trend of being 26% below the UK average for criminal damage and arson. A resident would find the 1-in-199 monthly exposure rate particularly useful for contextualizing personal risk, though the spike in violent crime deserves closer attention from local authorities.

Horndean's crime rate in February 2024 rose slightly to 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 3.3% increase from the previous month's 4.9 per 1,000. This small upward trend contrasts with the area's overall position as one of the UK's safer built-up areas. Daily crime figures show an average of six reported incidents per day in February, a manageable frequency for a community of 33,300. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 199 residents, a rate that places Horndean well below national averages. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while crime rates fluctuate monthly, the area's long-term trend remains significantly lower than the UK average. This suggests that local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or demographic characteristics—may contribute to the sustained safety record despite minor month-on-month variations.