Holbury Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2025, Holbury's crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents offered a stark contrast to the UK average of 7.1, with the area recording 49.3% fewer crimes than the national benchmark. This per-capita perspective illustrates that for every 1,000 residents, Holbury experienced just three crimes, a figure that translates to a 1-in-280 chance of being directly affected by crime over the course of the month. The crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for nearly 40% of all incidents (11 cases), followed by vehicle crime, other theft, and shoplifting, each contributing 10.7% of the total. These patterns align with the area's seasonal context: the post-holiday period, reduced retail footfall, and shorter days likely contributed to lower overall crime visibility. While violence and sexual offences remained 44% below the UK average, the area's overall crime mix showed a balanced distribution between property and violent crimes, with neither category exceeding the national average. This equilibrium, combined with the built-up nature of Holbury within the New Forest's rural landscape, suggests that factors such as limited commercial activity and dispersed population density may partly explain the area's consistently low crime rates. The seasonal context also appears to influence crime types, with vehicle crime and theft-related incidents showing fluctuations that could be linked to temporary changes in local movement patterns.

January 2025 marked a stark contrast in crime trends, with vehicle crime tripling from one to three incidents, a 200% increase. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, may reflect seasonal patterns such as increased vehicle use during the post-holiday period. Other theft and drug-related crimes also doubled, though both remained well below their respective UK averages. Conversely, public order offences and anti-social behaviour each halved, a 50% reduction likely tied to shorter daylight hours and reduced social activity typical of January. The balance between property and violent crimes shifted slightly, with both categories contributing equally to the total (11 each), though violent crime remained 44% below the UK average. The 1-in-280 monthly exposure rate for residents highlights that even in the face of these fluctuations, Holbury remains significantly safer than the national average, with no category exceeding the UK's benchmarks.

Holbury's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a 12.5% decrease from the previous month's 4.1. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with rates 49.3% below the national average. On a daily basis, Holbury saw roughly one crime reported each day in January, a figure that translates to a local resident facing a 1-in-280 chance of being directly affected by crime over the course of the month. When scaled to population size, this low rate reflects a combination of the area's built-up character within the New Forest's rural landscape and its seasonal rhythms. The post-holiday period, with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, likely contributes to lower crime visibility. While January's daily crime count aligns with the area's low overall rate, this is a local metric only — no UK-wide daily comparison exists for such small areas. The monthly exposure figure, however, provides a tangible sense of risk: for every 280 residents in Holbury, one crime was reported in January, a stark contrast to the UK's much higher national averages.