Holbury Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Holbury, 4 crimes were recorded in January 2024—a rate 45.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This statistic, while seemingly abstract, translates to a tangible risk profile for local residents: one crime per 253 people over the course of the month, and a daily average of one reported incident in the built-up area of the New Forest. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 51.6% of all crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (9.7%) and shoplifting (6.5%). These figures align with the area’s seasonal context, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may partly explain the lower incidence of property crimes compared to busier months. The dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with national trends, where property offences often outnumber violent incidents. This discrepancy may reflect Holbury’s unique character as a small, rural-adjacent community with limited commercial hubs, where interpersonal conflicts or disputes in social spaces could contribute to the higher proportion of violent crimes. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Holbury’s rate of 2.0 per 1,000 is 23% below the national benchmark, a difference that, while significant, does not eliminate the need for local awareness and prevention strategies.

January saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+100%), public order offences (+100%), and drug-related crimes (+100%), though these remained well below UK averages. Violent crimes, which made up 51.6% of total incidents, were 23% below the UK rate for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000). Meanwhile, vehicle crime plummeted by 66.7% from the previous month, a drop consistent with reduced winter traffic in the New Forest’s built-up areas. The spike in drug-related offences, though minimal in absolute terms (1 incident), may reflect seasonal shifts in local activity patterns. For residents, the daily crime count of 1 per day offers a tangible benchmark for assessing personal risk in a low-density, rural-adjacent community.

In January 2024, Holbury’s crime rate rose by 14.8% from the previous month’s 3.4 per 1,000 to 4.0 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day in the built-up area, a figure that may help residents contextualise their daily risk. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 253 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this small community. While the overall rate remains 45.9% below the UK average, the population-scaled perspective reveals a unique local profile: a compact area within the New Forest, where the density of residents and limited commercial activity likely contribute to the disparity between Holbury and national trends. The absence of significant spikes in property crime or violent incidents further highlights the area’s distinct character compared to larger urban centres.