Barton on Sea Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Barton on Sea's crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents in October 2023 places it 76.2% below the UK average of 8.0, highlighting a stark contrast to national trends. As a rural built-up area within the New Forest, its low crime profile aligns with the character of a sparsely populated region with limited urban density. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50% of total incidents (7 cases), followed by burglary (28.6%, 4 cases). This mix suggests a balance between interpersonal conflicts and property-related incidents, though the latter remains significantly below UK averages. Seasonal factors in October, including darker evenings and Halloween, may partly explain fluctuations in crime patterns, particularly for offences occurring in low-light conditions. The area's proximity to the New Forest, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, likely contributes to its lower crime rates compared to more densely populated regions. While violence and sexual offences rose by 40% compared to the previous month, this increase remains modest in absolute terms, with only 7 incidents reported. The overall crime rate's consistency with historical data for Barton on Sea further reinforces its position as a relatively safe area within the UK's broader crime profile.

October 2023 saw a 40% increase in violence and sexual offences compared to September, rising from 5 to 7 cases. This category's rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents is 63% below the UK average of 2.7, underscoring the area's lower levels of violent crime despite the month-on-month rise. Burglary decreased by 20% (from 5 to 4 cases), with its rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents 76% above the UK average of 0.3. This discrepancy highlights a localised risk factor, possibly linked to the area's built-up character and limited residential density. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50% (from 2 to 1 case), with its rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents 84% below the UK average. The emergence of drug-related offences in October, with a 100% increase from 0 to 1 case, marks a new trend requiring monitoring. These shifts in crime mix suggest a dynamic interplay between seasonal factors and local conditions, with Halloween's proximity potentially influencing both violent and property-related incidents.

Barton on Sea's crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents in October 2023 represents a 33.1% decrease from September's rate of 2.9, illustrating a downward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 0 crimes per day in October, reflecting its consistently low crime profile. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 522 residents, a figure that contextualises the area's safety in terms of population density. With a total population of 7,309 residents, this means the likelihood of any individual being directly affected by crime in October was extremely low. Comparing these figures to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000 residents further emphasises Barton on Sea's position as an outlier in the national crime picture. The area's low crime rates are particularly notable given its status as a built-up area within a rural region, where crime prevention efforts may be more effective due to close-knit community structures and limited urban anonymity. These statistics provide residents with a clear benchmark for understanding their local crime environment relative to both national standards and historical trends within the area itself.