South Hayling Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

South Hayling's crime profile in September 2024 continued to demonstrate a marked divergence from the UK average, with an overall rate of 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents—37.7% below the national figure of 7.7. The area's crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (35 incidents, 45.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (11, 14.3%) and other theft (9, 11.7%). This pattern suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts and minor disorder, which may be influenced by the area's built-up nature and seasonal rhythms. September's transition period, with the start of term for local schools and universities, likely contributed to fluctuations in crime patterns. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) was 16% higher than South Hayling's rate, indicating a potential resilience in the area's approach to managing such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14.3% of all crimes, was 40% below the UK average (1.2 per 1,000), a consistent trend that may reflect the community's character or local policing strategies. Other theft, while slightly above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), accounted for only 11.7% of total crimes, suggesting that this category is not a primary concern for residents. The low rates of shoplifting (71% below UK average) and vehicle crime (78% below) further reinforce the idea that South Hayling's built-up environment is not a typical hotbed for these offences, due to its relatively small scale and specific land-use patterns.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in September 2024 was the 50.0% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 22 incidents in August to 11. This sharp reduction, combined with a 66.7% drop in both burglary and vehicle crime (from 3 to 1 each), suggests a potential seasonal effect linked to the return to school and university freshers' week. Meanwhile, other theft rose by 28.6% (from 7 to 9), indicating a possible increase in opportunistic crimes during the transition period. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (45.5% of total crimes), but their rate of 2.2 per 1,000 was 16% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area's character as a low-density built-up zone with limited nightlife. The 71% below UK average for shoplifting (0.2 vs 0.7 per 1,000) further supports the hypothesis that South Hayling's retail environment is less prone to theft compared to more densely populated areas.

South Hayling's September 2024 crime rate (4.8 per 1,000 residents) marks a 33.0% decrease from August's 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day during the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity in this built-up area. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 211 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests relatively low risk compared to larger urban centres. This statistic, when considered alongside the population of 16,227, highlights the area's manageable scale and potentially lower density of high-risk environments. The reduction in crime aligns with seasonal patterns, as the transition from summer to autumn may have reduced outdoor activity and associated risks.