Lymington Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Lymington's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 8.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 4.7% above the UK average of 8.5. This figure reflects a mix of crime types that diverge significantly from national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 24.1% of all crimes, but at 2.1 per 1,000 — 28% below the UK average of 2.9. This suggests a lower incidence of violent crime compared to the national picture, though it remains a key category locally. Anti-social behaviour dominated with 21.3% of all crimes (1.9 per 1,000), 28% above the UK average of 1.5. This category's sharp rise may be linked to the start of summer, when increased social activity and tourism could strain local infrastructure. Public order offences (1.1 per 1,000) were 64% above the UK average of 0.7, indicating a potential challenge in managing public spaces during peak season. Criminal damage and arson (1.0 per 1,000) were 56% above the UK average, reflecting the impact of unsecured properties in a built-up area. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer, with longer days and the beginning of the tourist season in coastal and rural areas — likely contributes to these patterns. While violent crime remains lower than the UK average, the significant spikes in anti-social behaviour and public order offences suggest a need for targeted community engagement and policing strategies as the summer progresses.

June 2023 saw dramatic increases in vehicle crime (+1100%), burglary (+400%), and anti-social behaviour (+172.7%), while shoplifting fell by 50%. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics. Vehicle crime, which rose from one incident in May to 12 in June, may reflect increased summer activity or unsecured vehicles in public spaces. Burglary's 400% increase, from one to five incidents, could indicate heightened vulnerability during warmer months when windows are left open. Anti-social behaviour, already 28% above the UK average, jumped from 11 to 30 cases — a 172.7% rise — linked to the start of the tourist season. Conversely, shoplifting declined sharply, with numbers halving from 18 to 9. This reduction may align with stricter retail security measures or seasonal shopping patterns. The data also shows drug-related offences at 0.5 per 1,000 — 138% above the UK average — highlighting a persistent challenge in this category.

Lymington's crime rate in June 2023 rose to 8.9 per 1,000 residents, a 40.9% increase from the previous month's 6.3 per 1,000. This marks a notable shift, with 141 total crimes reported over 30 days — an average of five crimes per day. For residents, this translates to one reported crime for every 112 people in the area over the course of the month. The population of 15,854 means these figures reflect a relatively high level of exposure compared to smaller communities, though the rate remains below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. The spike in anti-social behaviour and public order offences suggests a potential link to increased social activity as summer begins. The daily crime count provides a tangible metric for residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents in a way that aligns with local rhythms such as tourism and outdoor recreation.