Horndean Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reporting in Horndean during June 2024, comprising 36.7% of all recorded crimes. This category alone recorded 70 incidents, a rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 24% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 for the same category. The area’s overall crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents marked a significant 30.5% reduction compared to the national average of 8.2 per 1,000. While property crimes accounted for 42.4% of the total (81 incidents), the proportion of violent crimes (36.7%) highlights a distinct imbalance in crime distribution. This pattern may partly explain the area’s lower-than-average crime rate, as violent crime tends to be more concentrated in specific hotspots rather than spread evenly across the built-up area. June, as the start of the summer season, saw longer daylight hours and increased tourism activity in nearby coastal regions, which could have influenced local dynamics. The relatively low levels of burglary (2.1%) and drug-related offences (2.1%) contrast with the UK averages, suggesting a community profile that may be less prone to certain types of crime. However, the prominence of anti-social behaviour (10.5%) and other theft (12.0%) indicates persistent challenges in managing public conduct and securing personal property. These figures align with the characteristics of a smaller built-up area within a larger commuter town, where community policing efforts and local engagement may play a role in mitigating certain crime types.

June 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour doubling from 10 to 20 incidents—a 100% increase—potentially linked to the transition into summer and increased public activity. Similarly, possession of weapons surged by 100% (1 to 2 incidents), a spike that may reflect seasonal shifts in criminal activity patterns. Conversely, burglary rates fell sharply by 63.6% (11 to 4 incidents), a decline that could be attributed to heightened community vigilance or seasonal factors such as more daylight hours deterring opportunistic crimes. Other theft, at 23 incidents (12.0% of total crimes), exceeded the UK average by 21%, a disparity that may highlight local vulnerabilities in securing retail or residential properties. The category of public order offences also dropped by 40.0% (20 to 12 incidents), reflecting a reduction in alcohol-related incidents during the early summer months. The rate of violence and sexual offences remained 24% below the UK average, even as their absolute numbers increased slightly compared to previous months. This contrast underscores the area’s unique crime profile, where violent crime remains a focal concern despite overall lower rates compared to national benchmarks.

Horndean’s crime rate in June 2024 (5.7 per 1,000 residents) represented a 10.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a modest upward trend. Over the course of the month, this translated to roughly six reported crimes per day, a figure that, while locally significant, remains considerably lower than the UK average. On a population-scaled basis, one reported crime occurred for every 174 residents in June, a monthly exposure rate that is markedly lower than the national context. This statistic suggests that residents face a relatively low probability of encountering crime compared to the broader UK population. The previous month’s rate of 5.2 per 1,000 highlights a slight seasonal fluctuation, potentially influenced by the transition into summer and the associated changes in public behaviour. While the overall crime rate remains well below the UK average, the increase from May to June indicates a need for continued monitoring of local trends. The daily crime count provides a tangible reference point for residents, illustrating that the area’s crime management efforts have maintained a low baseline despite the modest month-on-month rise. This contrast between local and national figures reinforces Horndean’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within Havant, though the upward trend warrants attention in the coming months.