South Hayling Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

South Hayling's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 23.5% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This relatively low rate is consistent with the area's status as a built-up district within Havant, where suburban characteristics and community-focused initiatives may contribute to reduced criminal activity. The most significant category by volume was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56.6% of all reported crimes. At 3.7 per 1,000 residents, this rate is 27% above the UK average for the same category, indicating a localised challenge in addressing such offences. Public order crimes, while declining by 50% from May 2023, remained 4% above the UK average, suggesting a persistent need for targeted interventions in this area. Seasonal factors may play a role, as June marks the start of summer—a period when tourism begins in nearby coastal areas and outdoor activity increases, influencing crime patterns. However, the overall low crime rate and specific categories performing below the UK average, such as anti-social behaviour (66% below) and burglary (38% below), suggest that local conditions, including community cohesion and environmental design, may be effective in mitigating certain types of crime. The data also highlights a significant disparity between South Hayling's violent crime rate and the UK average, a trend that could be influenced by the area's demographic profile, including a mix of residential and commercial land use. While the overall picture indicates a safer environment compared to national benchmarks, the persistent above-average rates in violence and sexual offences underscore the need for continued monitoring and tailored strategies to address these specific challenges.

June 2023 saw notable fluctuations in crime patterns, with public order offences dropping by 50% from 22 to 11 incidents. This decrease may reflect seasonal changes or local interventions. Conversely, other crimes surged by 100%, rising from zero to two reported incidents, a shift that could signal emerging issues or underreporting in previous months. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 56.6% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—27% above the UK average for this category. This disparity highlights a localised challenge in addressing violence and sexual offences, which consistently outpace national trends. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour incidents were 66% below the UK average, suggesting a possible success in community-focused policing or environmental factors that deter such conduct.

South Hayling's crime rate in June 2023 fell to 6.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 14.5% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.6 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a continued reduction in local crime. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the 106 reported crimes over 30 days equate to an average of four incidents per day, a figure that may provide context for residents assessing local safety. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 153 residents, a statistic that places the area in a relatively low-risk category compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that South Hayling's residents face a lower likelihood of experiencing crime than the UK average, though fluctuations in specific categories like public order and other crimes warrant closer attention.