Waterlooville Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, Waterlooville—a built-up area within Havant—reported 192 crimes, equating to a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 35.3% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.7% of all reported incidents (80 cases), followed by shoplifting (13.0%) and public order offences (10.9%). These patterns suggest a mix of community-specific dynamics, with the high proportion of violent crime potentially linked to local factors such as public spaces or seasonal events. The summer months, with longer daylight hours and increased foot traffic, may contribute to both the drop in violent crime and the rise in shoplifting. However, direct causal links; instead, it illustrates a combination of factors. Several categories—such as criminal damage, anti-social behaviour, and burglary—are significantly below UK averages, with anti-social behaviour at 66% below the national rate. This contrast may indicate effective community policing or lower population density in certain areas. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—could influence crime patterns, with tourism beginning in nearby coastal areas and local retail centres experiencing higher activity. While the overall rate remains low, the sharp increase in shoplifting underscores a need for targeted measures in high-risk retail zones.

June 2023 saw sharp shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting increasing by 108.3% to 25 incidents—a jump from 12 in May. This spike may reflect summer-related retail activity or targeted theft in local stores. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 38.5% to 80 cases, the lowest monthly count since at least 2022, though the category remains 21% below the UK average. Public order offences also declined by 36.4% to 21, a trend consistent with summer's longer daylight hours reducing late-night disturbances. Shoplifting's 30% above the UK average highlights a localised issue: the category's rate of 0.7 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 0.5 per 1,000. Residents might find the 100% reduction in theft from the person—down from one incident in May to none in June—particularly reassuring, though this may reflect temporary factors like increased police presence or seasonal changes in public behaviour.

Waterlooville's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 23.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as June marks the start of summer when outdoor activity increases and public spaces see higher foot traffic. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 181 residents—a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately six crimes per day, a rate that remains lower than the UK average when scaled to Waterlooville's population. The population context further illustrates the scale: with 34,696 residents, the 192 reported crimes represent a relatively low incidence compared to larger urban centres. This contrast highlights the area's unique position within Havant, where built-up zones may see different crime dynamics than more rural or suburban parts of the borough.