South Hayling Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 16,227 residents, 84 crimes in April 2024 translate to 5.2 crimes per 1,000 people — 32.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This rate positions South Hayling as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, though the local profile differs from the national average in key ways. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all incidents, with 42 cases reported, slightly above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (2.6 vs 2.6). The area’s relatively low levels of anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) contrast with UK averages of 1.2 and 0.7 respectively. Seasonal factors likely influenced patterns, with Easter-related activity and spring weather encouraging more outdoor engagement. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted — while property crimes accounted for 33% of the total (28 cases), violent crimes dominated at 50%, a mix consistent with a built-up area where community interactions and local events may contribute to higher rates of personal crime. This profile suggests South Hayling’s crime picture is shaped by its character as a residential and semi-commercial area with limited industrial presence, where community cohesion and local policing efforts may play a role in maintaining lower-than-average rates for most categories.

April saw significant swings in specific crime types. Vehicle crime surged by 200% (from 2 to 6 cases), a jump that may reflect increased car usage during Easter holidays or seasonal travel patterns. Bicycle theft and possession of weapons both doubled from zero to one case each, though these remain low-frequency issues. Conversely, public order offences fell by 63.6% (11 to 4), possibly linked to reduced alcohol-fuelled incidents during the Easter period or targeted local initiatives. Shoplifting also dropped by 50% (6 to 3), which could indicate improved retail security measures or a seasonal dip in opportunistic theft. South Hayling’s rate of violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) aligns precisely with the UK average, despite the category’s dominance in local crime statistics. This suggests the area may have similar vulnerabilities to other parts of the country in this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour — at 0.5 per 1,000 — is 59% below the UK average of 1.2, indicating effective community management or lower prevalence of disruptive incidents.

April’s crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 represents a 14.2% decrease from March’s 6.0 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend in local crime. On a daily basis, South Hayling experienced an average of three reported crimes per day — a figure that, while modest, remains a tangible reminder of the need for vigilance. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 193 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. With 16,227 residents, the area’s crime volume is proportionally smaller than the national average, though the distribution of crime types differs. For instance, the UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.2 per 1,000, whereas South Hayling’s rate is 0.5 per 1,000 — a 59% gap that highlights local efforts in mitigating disruptive behaviour. This contrast underscores the importance of context when interpreting statistics: while the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the types of crime that do occur may reflect the area’s unique characteristics, such as its residential focus and limited commercial density. Residents may find the 1-in-193 monthly exposure rate useful for understanding the scale of risk relative to their population, though this remains a low figure by UK standards.