Holbury Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2024, Holbury's crime rate stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure 40.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked contrast to national trends is driven by the area's unique balance of crime types, with violent and sexual offences dominating at 61.1% of all reported crimes. Public order offences accounted for 13.9%, while property crimes remained low at just 16.7% of the total. The seasonal shift into autumn, with back-to-school activities and university freshers arriving, may partly explain the elevated levels of violent crime, as evenings draw in and social interactions intensify in Holbury's built-up area within the New Forest. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, Holbury's rate of 2.8 per 1,000 is 7% above, suggesting local factors such as the proximity to educational institutions could contribute to this pattern. Conversely, property crime rates in Holbury are significantly lower than the UK average, with vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour both underperforming by over 30% and 74% respectively. This divergence from national trends may reflect the area's rural-urban hybrid character, where natural landscapes limit opportunities for certain crimes while the presence of local amenities and seasonal activity patterns influence others.

September 2024 saw a 10% decrease in Holbury's overall crime rate compared to August, with the most significant change being a 60% reduction in anti-social behaviour incidents, which fell from five to two. This decline aligns with the seasonal transition, as shorter evenings may reduce opportunities for such incidents. Meanwhile, 'other crime' categories saw a 100% increase, rising from zero to one incident, though this remains a single data point requiring further observation. The stark contrast between property and violent crime remains a defining feature, with violent offences making up 61.1% of total crimes compared to just 16.7% for property crimes. This imbalance is most evident when comparing Holbury to the UK average, where property crime rates are typically higher. For instance, Holbury's vehicle crime rate of 0.3 per 1,000 is 33% below the UK average, suggesting the built-up area's proximity to the New Forest may limit vehicle-related crime opportunities. However, the area's violence and sexual offences rate is 7% above the UK average, highlighting the need for targeted community initiatives in this category. Residents may find the 100% increase in 'other crime' notable, though it's currently a single incident and should be monitored in future months.

Holbury's crime rate in September 2024 (4.6 per 1,000) represents a 10% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.1 per 1,000, indicating a modest but consistent trend towards lower crime levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 36 incidents. When scaled to the local population, this means that over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 218 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. The built-up nature of Holbury within the New Forest likely contributes to this lower exposure, as the area's natural landscapes may deter certain types of crime while the presence of local amenities and seasonal activity patterns influence others. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the relative safety of the area, with the 7852 residents experiencing a crime rate that is 40.3% below the national average. This comparative advantage is particularly evident in property crime categories, where Holbury's rates are consistently below UK averages, though the area faces a specific challenge in managing violent crime rates that are slightly above the national benchmark. These comparative metrics provide residents with a clear understanding of their local crime environment in relation to both national trends and their own community's characteristics.