Crime Rate in Fareham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fareham

The total recorded crimes in Fareham, UK in May 2025 are around 614 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fareham crime rate of 5.36 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Fareham, encompassing approximately 114,512 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (241) incidents (1.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (92) incidents (2.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Fareham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Alders Road with total crimes: 14
  • Shetland Rise with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

Fareham Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

How safe is Fareham?

To understand the safety of Fareham, we need to analyze Fareham crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Fareham has recorded 7,596 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 66.33 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 267 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,241 crimes with a crime rate of 63.23, ranking it 277 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Fareham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hampshire average, with 7596 crimes compared to 10291.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Fareham witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Fareham had fewer crimes than the Hampshire average, with 7,241 crimes compared to 9,558. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Fareham witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Fareham is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hampshire, Fareham has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Fareham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Fareham East (104 crimes), and the safest, Hill Head (10 crimes), is 94 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Fareham.

Similarly, the area of Fareham Town & Cams Hill (119 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hill Head (10 crimes), with a difference of 109 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Fareham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Fareham East104
Fareham South69
Park Gate62
Portchester East55
Sarisbury52

Safest Wards:

Portchester West24
Fareham North22
Fareham West22
Locks Heath19
Hill Head10

Most Dangerous Areas:

Fareham Town & Cams Hill119
Swanwick & Sarisbury Green75
Fareham Fort69
Park Gate & Segensworth49
Titchfield & Titchfield Common46

Safest Areas:

Portchester North West31
Locks Heath25
Fareham West23
Fareham Common22
Hill Head10

Fareham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fareham has recorded 614 crimes with crime rate of 5.36 ranking 285th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 10 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 9 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2024, the total Fareham crimes were 7,596. The crime rate of Fareham in 2024 was 66.33 (year) or 5.53 (month) ranking it 267 danzarous in the UK. Fareham ranked 10 in terms of total crimes and 9 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fareham were around 7,241 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.23 (year) or 5.27 (month) ranking 277 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hampshire, Fareham ranked 10 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 9 as per crime rate of Fareham

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
Hart452 115,641 115,130 11
East Hampshire648 107,756 107,463 10
Test Valley766 89,864 88,839 8
Basingstoke and Deane1,233 714,907 613,698 7
New Forest1,038 613,884 713,661 6
Winchester755 510,633 59,929 5
Eastleigh945 412,101 411,172 4
Havant900 312,564 111,272 3
Gosport688 18,226 37,597 1
Rushmoor753 210,028 29,134 2

Fareham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (241 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (92 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (238 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (90 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (224 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (67 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 238 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 75 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (233 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 211 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (231 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (249 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (212 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (71 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (221 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (91 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 257 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 90 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (518 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (166 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 202416
August 202411
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 539 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202547
March 202536
February 202545
January 202537
December 202434
November 202434
October 202432
September 202438
August 202438
July 202438
June 2024110

A total of 322 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 20259
March 202523
February 202522
January 202519
December 202413
November 202414
October 202435
September 202416
August 202420
July 202431
June 202488

A total of 744 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202563
March 202567
February 202575
January 202545
December 202472
November 202457
October 202457
September 202444
August 202455
July 202449
June 2024106

A total of 521 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202547
March 202543
February 202527
January 202541
December 202443
November 202424
October 202448
September 202444
August 202443
July 202451
June 202478

A total of 241 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202521
March 202527
February 202524
January 20259
December 202418
November 202422
October 202417
September 202420
August 202422
July 202422
June 202428

A total of 86 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20254
February 20258
January 20259
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20249
August 20247
July 20249
June 202410

A total of 691 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202561
March 202555
February 202555
January 202546
December 202444
November 202462
October 202437
September 202448
August 202454
July 202461
June 2024134

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246

A total of 190 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202519
March 202513
February 202511
January 202510
December 202411
November 202417
October 202415
September 202418
August 202413
July 202417
June 202420

A total of 184 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202510
March 202515
February 202515
January 202515
December 202410
November 202414
October 202417
September 20248
August 20246
July 202419
June 202438

A total of 3073 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 256.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 518 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025241
April 2025238
March 2025224
February 2025238
January 2025233
December 2024211
November 2024231
October 2024249
September 2024212
August 2024221
July 2024257
June 2024518

A total of 925 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202592
April 202590
March 202567
February 202562
January 202564
December 202433
November 202447
October 202452
September 202471
August 202491
July 202490
June 2024166

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 202410
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Fareham in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Fareham postcode area is presented below.

1. Alders Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
Other theft2
Burglary1
2. Shetland Rise (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Burglary1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft2
Shoplifting1
Other theft1

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