Barton on Sea Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Barton on Sea recorded a crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents in March 2024, placing it 66.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 57.9% of all reported incidents (11 cases). This category alone is 44% below the UK average for the same type of crime, suggesting a marked divergence in local patterns. Public order offences and vehicle crime each contributed 10.5% of total crimes, both significantly below UK averages. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may influence these patterns. While property crime remains low (4 incidents, 21% of total), the preponderance of violent crime contrasts with the typical UK distribution, where property crimes often exceed violent ones. This suggests a unique local dynamic, possibly linked to Barton on Sea's character as a built-up area within the New Forest—a region known for its rural landscape and tourist appeal. The low levels of burglary, criminal damage, and arson further align with the area's likely lower population density and less urbanised environment compared to major cities.

March 2024 saw a dramatic 266.7% increase in violence and sexual offences compared to February, rising from 3 to 11 incidents. This surge, which now constitutes 57.9% of all crimes, contrasts sharply with the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000). Drug-related offences and other crimes both doubled from zero to one incident each, marking a significant shift in the crime mix. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), potentially reflecting seasonal changes or reduced activity during the early spring. The property crime rate remained exceptionally low, with only 4 incidents reported (21% of total crimes), well below the UK average for property crimes. Residents may find the 1.5 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences particularly noteworthy, as this category is 44% below the national average. The sharp rise in violent crime, however, raises questions about local factors influencing this trend, though can be confirmed without further analysis.

The crime rate in Barton on Sea rose sharply from 1.1 per 1,000 in February to 2.6 per 1,000 in March, a 138.5% increase. This jump, while significant, remains 66.2% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 1 crime reported each day in March, a rate that translates to roughly 1 reported crime for every 385 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents: living in Barton on Sea means encountering a crime roughly once every 385 people in a typical month. Given the area's population of 7,309, this suggests a relatively low risk of being directly affected by crime compared to the UK average. The contrast between the area's low crime rate and the UK average underscores the unique characteristics of Barton on Sea, likely influenced by its location within the New Forest and its smaller, more dispersed population. While the monthly increase in crime is notable, the overall rate remains well below national levels, reinforcing the area's position as a comparatively safe place to live.