Holbury Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Holbury's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a significant 46.1% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's continued status as a relatively low-crime environment within the New Forest, a region characterised by its rural landscape and limited urban density. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 56.3% of all reported incidents — a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11% below the UK average. This lower rate may be attributed to the area's smaller, tightly-knit communities, where social networks often act as informal deterrents to violent behaviour. The second and third most common crimes were public order offences and theft from the person, each contributing 9.4% of total incidents. These categories align with seasonal factors, as November's dark evenings and Bonfire Night events may have contributed to increased public order issues. Theft from the person, while still a small proportion of total crimes, saw a 100% month-on-month increase, linked to the timing of Black Friday shopping. Despite these fluctuations, the overall crime rate remains well below the UK average, reflecting the built-up area's integration within the broader rural context of the New Forest. The low levels of property crime — with burglary, vehicle crime, and criminal damage all below UK averages — further support this pattern, suggesting that the area's limited commercial activity and residential focus contribute to its comparatively safer profile.

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 56.3% of all crimes in November, with a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents — 11% below the UK average. This category's lower-than-average rate may reflect the area's rural character, where community cohesion can mitigate interpersonal conflicts. Conversely, theft from the person rose by 100% compared to October, reaching 0.4 per 1,000 residents — 90% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This spike could be linked to Black Friday shopping activity, though the small number of incidents (three total) suggests it remains an isolated concern. Public order offences also surged by 200%, with three reported incidents in November — a sharp increase from one in October. This rise is consistent with the timing of Bonfire Night, which typically sees heightened public gatherings. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds, due to fewer outdoor events in November compared to October.

Holbury's crime rate in November 2024 rose 28.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.2 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains 46.1% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in November, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a localised sense. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 245 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while low, reflects the area's relatively sparse population density. When scaled to Holbury's population of 7,852, this means that 32 crimes represent a manageable proportion of the community, though the increase from October suggests a need for continued monitoring. The shift in crime mix from October to November includes a 200% rise in public order offences, which may be linked to Bonfire Night events, while criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds. These fluctuations highlight the seasonal nature of certain crime types in a rural built-up area.