Barton on Sea Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Barton on Sea's crime rate in May 2025 remained exceptionally low at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, 80.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area's generally secure environment. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of all incidents (4 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.7%, 2 cases) and criminal damage and arson (8.3%, 1 case). These figures align with Barton on Sea's character as a built-up area within the New Forest, where rural tranquillity meets coastal tourism. May's longer evenings and bank holidays may have contributed to increased socialising, influencing anti-social behaviour rates. While property crimes were minimal (3 cases), the violent crime category's share of total incidents suggests a need for vigilance in public spaces. The area's low crime rate is consistent with its status as a relatively quiet commuter hub, though the seasonal shift to warmer weather and extended daylight hours could influence crime dynamics in future months. Residents should remain alert to the potential for sporadic incidents, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic during evenings.

May 2025 saw specific increases in three crime categories: 'other crime', 'drugs', and 'anti-social behaviour', each rising by 100% compared to the previous month. These jumps, from zero to one incident in each category, may reflect seasonal factors such as the Bank Holiday weekend or increased social activity during longer evenings. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 20% (from 5 to 4 cases), though this remains a significant portion of the total crime count. The area's violent crime rate (0.6 per 1,000) is 79% below the UK average (2.8 per 1,000), but residents should be aware of the 33.3% share of total incidents this category represents. Anti-social behaviour, while still far below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), rose to 0.3 per 1,000 in May. This increase could be linked to the area's coastal character and the influx of visitors during the spring season. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, and public order offences also decreased by 50%, due to improved community engagement or seasonal shifts in activity patterns.

Barton on Sea's crime rate in May 2025 rose slightly to 1.6 per 1,000, a 9.3% increase from the previous month's 1.5 per 1,000. This small upward trend, however, remains drastically below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0.38 incidents per day (12 total over 31 days), meaning a resident is likely to encounter no crime at all in a typical day. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 609 residents, a figure that highlights the area's overall safety despite the recent increases. When compared to the UK population, Barton on Sea's residents face a crime risk that is 80.2% lower than the national average, with all major crime categories (violence, anti-social behaviour, and property crime) consistently below UK benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that even with the 9.3% monthly rise, the area's crime profile remains exceptionally low. Residents should note that while the absolute number of crimes is minimal, the relative increases in specific categories may indicate localised patterns requiring awareness, particularly in areas with transient populations or during peak social hours.