Hythe and Dibden Purlieu Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hythe and Dibden Purlieu’s crime profile in June 2024 reveals a balanced mix of violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly 40% of all reported incidents. This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violent crime typically represents a smaller proportion, highlighting the area’s unique demographic and geographic characteristics. The overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents—24.4% below the UK average—suggests a community with relatively strong crime prevention mechanisms, though the balance of crime types offers insight into local challenges. Shoplifting, at 11.1% of total crimes, emerged as a significant concern, potentially influenced by the area’s proximity to the New Forest and the influx of summer visitors. This aligns with seasonal patterns in rural-urban interfaces, where increased foot traffic and open spaces may contribute to retail-related offences. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and public order offences were lower than UK averages, at 64% and 51% below, respectively, reflecting the area’s tight-knit community and lower population density. The presence of criminal damage and arson at 10.3% of total crimes further underscores the interplay between environmental factors and local crime trends, with rural landscapes increasing opportunities for such offences. These patterns, combined with the area’s seasonal context—marking the start of summer and the beginning of tourism—illustrate a community navigating the dual pressures of seasonal activity and the need for sustained crime prevention efforts.

June 2024 saw a stark increase in shoplifting, jumping from 6 to 14 incidents—a 133.3% rise—likely tied to the onset of summer tourism and extended daylight hours. This surge contrasts with a 41.7% drop in public order offences, which fell from 12 to 7, possibly reflecting quieter evenings as the area’s seasonal rhythm shifts. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 39.7% of total incidents, though they were 9% below the UK average. Drugs-related offences increased by 66.7%, rising from 3 to 5, a trend that may correlate with the area’s proximity to major transport links. Meanwhile, burglary rates fell by 20%, from 10 to 8, due to heightened community vigilance during the summer months. These shifts illustrate a dynamic interplay between local factors and broader seasonal influences, offering residents a nuanced view of their neighbourhood’s evolving safety landscape.

The crime rate in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu rose by 5.8% from 5.8 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents between May and June 2024. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local dynamics during the early summer months. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 4 reported crimes over the 30-day period, translating to a local frequency of one crime for every 162 residents over the course of the month. While this figure may seem low, it underscores the relative safety of the area compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a monthly exposure rate significantly below the national benchmark, with only 1 in 162 residents experiencing a crime. This contrasts with the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be much lower, highlighting the area’s distinct crime profile. The relatively low incidence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences—both 64% and 51% below UK averages, respectively—suggests a community with strong social cohesion, influenced by the area’s rural-urban hybrid character and seasonal tourism patterns.