Barton on Sea Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Barton on Sea, there were just 2.5 reported crimes in June 2023, placing the area 70.6% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure highlights the area's consistently low crime profile, a characteristic likely shaped by its coastal location and the New Forest's influence on local demographics. The breakdown of crimes reveals that property-related offences accounted for 55.6% of all incidents, with 10 cases recorded, while violent crimes made up 27.8%, with five reports. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the beginning of the tourist season—may have contributed to the slight upward trend in property crime, as increased visitor activity could inadvertently create opportunities for theft or burglary. However, the area's violent crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 0.7 per 1,000, a figure 76% lower than the national benchmark. This contrast suggests that the area's character, influenced by its rural surroundings and limited urban density, may act as a natural deterrent to violent crime. The relatively low levels of public order offences—just 0.3 per 1,000, 55% below the UK average—further support this hypothesis, pointing to a community where social interactions are likely more subdued or closely monitored. While the month-on-month increase in crime rates indicates a need for vigilance, the overall context remains one of relative safety, with the area's per-capita risk translating to a very low probability of being affected by crime on a daily basis.

June saw a 200% increase in burglary cases, rising from one to three incidents—a sharp jump that may reflect seasonal shifts in property crime patterns. Criminal damage and arson also doubled, from two to four cases, a trend that could be linked to increased outdoor activity or unsecured properties during summer. Public order offences, which include disturbances and anti-social behaviour, rose by 100%, suggesting a potential increase in social gatherings or events as tourism began to ramp up. Violence and sexual offences remained 76% below the UK average, with five incidents recorded in the month. This stark contrast to national trends underscores the area's generally low levels of violent crime, despite the month-on-month rise in property-related offences.

Barton on Sea's crime rate in June 2023 rose 20.0% from 2.1 to 2.5 per 1,000 residents compared to May, marking a modest upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 406 residents, a figure that contextualises the risk as relatively low in a community of 7,309 people. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a pace that aligns with the area's character as a low-density built-up zone within the New Forest. While the increase is notable, the overall rate remains 70.6% below the UK average, highlighting the area's continued safety profile. The shift in crime patterns—particularly the doubling of public order incidents and a 200% rise in burglary—suggests seasonal factors may be influencing local dynamics, such as increased foot traffic or changes in resident activity as summer begins.