Barton on Sea Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Barton on Sea’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 1.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 85.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relative safety, though the data also reveals a nuanced picture of local crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences were the most frequently reported category, accounting for 50% of all incidents, followed by burglary (12.5%), anti-social behaviour (12.5%), drugs (12.5%), and other theft (12.5%). While the overall rate remains exceptionally low, the seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—may influence local crime patterns. The area’s rural character, combined with its low population density, likely contributes to the sustained suppression of crime, as such factors are often associated with reduced opportunities for criminal activity. The breakdown of offences reveals a stark contrast to the UK average: anti-social behaviour and drug-related incidents were both 92% and 64% below the national rates, respectively. These figures underscore the area’s unique position within the UK’s broader crime profile, where even the most common types of crime are significantly underrepresented. The dominance of violence and sexual offences as the primary category of crime may reflect local social dynamics or the impact of seasonal transitions on community interactions. However, the low frequency of incidents across all categories suggests that the area’s safety measures and geographical isolation are effective in mitigating criminal activity. This context may be particularly reassuring for residents and visitors, offering a tangible measure of the area’s relative safety compared to the UK’s broader crime profile.

October saw a 100% increase in burglary, rising from 0 to 1 incident, though this remains 67% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 20%, with 4 incidents reported—still 77% below the national rate of 2.7 per 1,000. Other theft fell by 50%, from 2 to 1 incident, aligning with the area’s overall trend of low crime. The breakdown of offences reveals a stark contrast to the UK average: anti-social behaviour and drug-related incidents were both 92% and 64% below the national rates, respectively. For residents, the 1.1 per 1,000 crime rate in October—despite the burglary spike—remains a testament to the area’s generally safe environment. The seasonal context of October, marked by darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, may influence local crime patterns, though the data suggests minimal impact on overall rates. The dominance of violence and sexual offences as the most frequently reported category—accounting for 50% of all incidents—highlights a specific focus for local policing and community engagement efforts.

Barton on Sea’s crime rate in October 2025 fell to 1.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a 20.4% decline from the previous month’s rate of 1.4 per 1,000. This reduction underscores a sustained trend of low criminal activity in the area, which remains well below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, only one reported crime occurred for every 914 residents, a statistic that reflects the sparse population density and the area’s rural character within the New Forest. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 0 crimes per day—a figure that highlights the infrequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 7,309, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-914 residents suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime here is significantly lower than in many other parts of the country. This context may be particularly reassuring for residents and visitors, offering a tangible measure of the area’s relative safety compared to the UK’s broader crime profile. The combination of low population density and the area’s geographical isolation likely contributes to this pattern, as such factors are often associated with reduced opportunities for crime.