Waterlooville Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 34,696 residents, 186 crimes reported in June 2024 represent a rate of 5.4 per 1,000 people — 34.1% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This places Waterlooville among the safest built-up areas in the country, with crime levels consistently lower than the national benchmark. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture, accounting for 47.9% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour and public order offences (each 12.4%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a mixed-use town with a strong residential presence and limited commercial density. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer — may contribute to increased social activity, yet the overall crime rate remains well below UK norms. Violent crime, though significant, is 6% below the UK average for this category, suggesting effective local policing or community initiatives. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, is 50% below the UK rate, potentially reflecting a stable residential population with fewer transient residents. The low incidence of property crimes (41 total) further reinforces the area’s safety profile, with shoplifting and burglary rates far below national averages. These figures illustrate a crime picture shaped by a combination of demographic stability, community cohesion, and targeted crime prevention efforts.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to May, with vehicle crime surging by 166.7% (from 3 to 8 incidents) — a stark increase that may reflect changes in local traffic or vehicle security practices. Robbery and drugs offences both doubled, rising from 0 to 1 and 2 to 4 respectively, though these remain low in absolute terms. Conversely, shoplifting dropped sharply by 65.6% (from 32 to 11), due to heightened police presence or seasonal retail activity. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also declined, by 32.4% and 23.3% respectively, suggesting a reduction in community tensions or effective local interventions. The breakdown shows a distinct focus on violent crime — 89 incidents, or 2.6 per 1,000 residents — which is 6% below the UK average for this category. However, public order offences are 15% above the UK rate, indicating a potential imbalance in policing priorities or community dynamics. These figures highlight a combination of factors, from seasonal trends to localized challenges, that shape the town’s crime profile.

The crime rate in June 2024 (5.4 per 1,000) marked an 11.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.1 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the town experienced an average of 6 crimes per day — a figure that may seem high to residents but is contextualized by the area’s relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 187 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This suggests that residents of Waterlooville face a significantly lower risk of crime compared to the national population. When scaled to the town’s 34,696 residents, the 186 total crimes represent a manageable volume, particularly given the absence of major commercial hubs or high-density housing. The comparison to the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies, though the slight increase in public order offences (15% above the UK rate) may warrant further attention. These figures provide a clear benchmark for residents to assess their personal risk and for local authorities to measure progress in maintaining public safety.