- Goodwood’s latest crime statistics reveal a significant drop in reported crimes from April to June 2024.
- This decline, especially in common assaults and property-related crimes, reflects the success of enhanced policing efforts and community involvement.
- However, there was an increase in rape cases, highlighting ongoing challenges.
The latest crime statistics, released on Friday 30 August bring encouraging news for the Goodwood community. Covering the period April to June 2024, the data reveals a significant drop in reported crimes compared to the same period last year, marking a positive shift in the fight against crime in the area.
The Goodwood crime statistics show the much-needed change everyone has been hoping for. This improvement follows an increase in crimes detected due to police action.
These went from 131 cases between April and June 2022 to just 104 cases in the same period last year. This year, however, Goodwood has seen even more declines in crime, reflecting the success of enhanced policing efforts and community involvement.
There has been a decrease in common-assault cases, which dropped from 70 incidents last year to 60 this year.
This reduction indicates fewer instances of physical altercations and a more peaceful community environment.
Robbery with aggravating circumstances saw a significant decline of 22,2%, suggesting improved public safety and effective law enforcement strategies are in place.
Unfortunately there was an increase in the number of rape cases, with three more incidents reported this year compared to last year.
There was a substantial reduction in carjacking incidents, decreasing from 10 cases last year to just four this year.
This indicates progress in deterring this type of crime and protecting residents’ vehicles.
Overall, contact-related crimes saw a notable decrease, with 16 fewer incidents reported this year than last year, dropping from 47 to 31 incidents.
Property-related crimes, such as burglaries at residential and non-residential premises and theft from motor vehicles and motorcycles saw a significant decrease of 19,2%, with 43 fewer incidents reported compared to the previous year.
A total of 17 community-reported serious crimes also saw a decline, with 49 fewer incidents reported this year. The number of incidents fell from 807 last year to 758 this year, indicating a safer environment overall.
The increase in crimes detected as a result of police action, with 116 cases reported this year, compared to 104 cases last year, suggests law-enforcement efforts to address criminal activities proactively are becoming more effective.
John Ross, chairperson of the Goodwood Community Policing Forum (CPF), welcomed the news, saying “the stats show the police-detected crimes are down. Any decrease in crime is welcome.”
Ross attributed the decrease to more well-planned patrols, an increase in neighbourhood-watch activities, and greater involvement from other community organisations.
