Holbury Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Holbury's crime profile in September 2023 reveals a distinct balance between property and violent crime, with the latter dominating the monthly tally. The area recorded 44 total crimes, of which 19 were violent offences—accounting for 43.2% of the total—and 13 were property-related. This 2.3% decrease in overall crime rate (5.6 per 1,000) compared to the previous month marks a continuation of Holbury's trend of remaining 30% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2.4 per 1,000 incidents—12% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, it is less frequent here than nationally. The second most common category was public order offences, which rose sharply to 1.0 per 1,000 (18.2% of total crimes) and stood 61% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be explained by the area's built-up nature and the seasonal influx of students returning to educational institutions, which could contribute to increased social interactions in public spaces. The third most common crime was criminal damage and arson, at 0.8 per 1,000, 33% above the UK average. These figures align with the seasonal context of September, a time of year marked by back-to-school activities and the transition to shorter evenings, which may influence both the frequency and types of crimes reported. The relatively low rates of property crimes, such as shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) and other theft (0.4 per 1,000), which are both below the UK average, may reflect the area's character as a low-density, semi-rural built-up zone where opportunities for such crimes are limited. This pattern of crime distribution—dominated by violent and public order offences but with property crimes remaining subdued—offers a snapshot of Holbury's unique crime dynamics, shaped by its geographical and demographic context.

September 2023 saw significant fluctuations in Holbury's crime profile. Public order offences increased sharply by 166.7%, rising from three to eight incidents, a stark contrast to the overall downward trend in the area's crime rate. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors such as the start of the academic year and increased social activity in the evenings. Conversely, violent crimes decreased by 20.8% compared to the previous month, with violence and sexual offences dropping from 24 to 19 incidents. This decline is notable, as Holbury's violent crime rate (2.4 per 1,000) remains 12% below the UK average. Meanwhile, shoplifting and robbery both saw 100% increases, rising from zero to three and one incidents respectively, suggesting a potential shift in criminal focus toward retail areas. The area's public order offences also stood out, being 61% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect local challenges in managing social interactions in public spaces.

Holbury's crime rate in September 2023 (5.6 per 1,000) reflects a 2.3% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This marginal decrease aligns with the area's generally low crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that underscores the relatively sparse nature of criminal activity in this built-up area within the New Forest. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 178 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the infrequency of incidents relative to the local population. When scaled to the area's size and character—likely shaped by its proximity to natural landscapes and limited urban density—this statistic suggests that residents face a lower risk of direct involvement in crime than the national average. The population context further reinforces this, as Holbury's 7,852 residents are spread across a landscape that may limit opportunities for certain types of crime, such as large-scale theft or public order disturbances.