Horndean Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Horndean's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 35.8% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This consistent performance reflects a combination of local factors and broader seasonal trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 48.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.1%) and shoplifting (9.0%). These figures align with the area's character as a built-up district within Havant, where community dynamics and limited retail activity may contribute to lower property crime rates. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely plays a role in the crime profile, with indoor-related offences such as violence and anti-social behaviour dominating. The relatively low rate of shoplifting, 35% below the UK average, could be linked to Horndean's smaller retail footprint compared to larger urban centres. Meanwhile, the UK's average rate for violence and sexual offences (2.4 per 1,000) suggests that Horndean's 2.1 per 1,000 rate may benefit from effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The overall stability in the crime rate, despite minor fluctuations in specific categories, indicates that the area's safety remains a priority for residents and authorities alike. This balance between local conditions and national trends highlights the importance of contextual analysis in understanding crime patterns.

February 2025 saw mixed trends in specific crime categories, with drug-related incidents and 'other crime' both rising by 50% compared to January. This increase, while modest in absolute terms, may reflect heightened indoor activity during the winter months. Conversely, burglary fell by 70% (from 10 to 3 cases), a significant drop that could be attributed to seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor movement and increased home security measures. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 33.3%, linked to the pre-spring lull in community events and increased social gatherings indoors. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 48.6% of all crimes. This rate—2.1 per 1,000 residents—was 11% below the UK average, suggesting that local policing strategies or community dynamics may be contributing to this gap. The stark contrast between Horndean's crime profile and the UK average, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour (48% below national rates) and shoplifting (35% below), underscores the area's unique characteristics.

Horndean's crime rate remained stable in February 2025, decreasing slightly from 4.4 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents—a 0.7% monthly decline. This consistency contrasts with broader UK trends, where the area's rate remains 35.8% below the national average. Locally, 144 crimes were reported over 28 days, translating to roughly five crimes per day. This daily figure provides a tangible measure of the area's safety, though it must be contextualised against Horndean's population of 33,300. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 231 residents—a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. While this statistic does not reflect daily fluctuations, it offers a snapshot of the area's crime profile. The stable rate suggests that local factors—such as community initiatives or seasonal patterns—may be maintaining the current level of safety, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causal links.