Waterlooville Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Waterlooville’s November 2023 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents placed it 32% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a generally lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.7% of all reported incidents. This category’s rate of 2.2 per 1,000 was 15% below the UK average, a disparity that may be influenced by the area’s built-up nature and local policing strategies. Shoplifting followed with 16.3% of total crimes.8 per 1,000 was 45% above the UK average, suggesting pressures on retail environments during the Black Friday period. Public order offences, at 11.2% of total crimes, also exceeded the UK average by 13%. These patterns align with seasonal factors, including the timing of Bonfire Night and darker evenings, which may contribute to increased tensions in public spaces. The area’s overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, shows a combination of local demographics and seasonal influences, with no single factor dominating the picture. The data highlights the importance of contextual analysis when interpreting crime trends, as national averages may not fully capture the nuances of a specific built-up area.

November 2023 saw a dramatic 200% increase in robbery incidents, rising from one to three cases. This spike, though small in absolute terms, underscores a shift in crime dynamics, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night or heightened vigilance during darker evenings. Concurrently, vehicle crime surged by 80%, with reported incidents jumping from five to nine. This increase may reflect the movement of vehicles during holiday shopping or the impact of reduced visibility on car parks. Conversely, drug-related crimes dropped by 60%, declining from five to two incidents—a trend that could signal effective local interventions or changes in community activity. Shoplifting also rose by 38.1%, reaching 29 cases, a figure 45% above the UK average. This anomaly suggests potential pressures on retail areas during the Black Friday period, despite the overall crime rate remaining below national levels.

Waterlooville’s crime rate in November 2023 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 5.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as November typically sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer large events compared to summer months. On a daily basis, the area reported approximately six crimes per day, a figure that reflects both the month’s overall rate and the built-up nature of the area. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 195 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the rate within the local population. This statistic is particularly useful for residents assessing risk relative to their community size. While the rate remains 32% below the UK average, the shift from October to November highlights the fluctuating nature of crime in urban environments, influenced by factors such as weather, event calendars, and local policing efforts.