The total recorded crimes in Fareham, Fareham in January 2025 are around 536 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fareham crime rate of 4.68 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Fareham East (91 crimes), and the safest, Hill Head (13 crimes), is 78 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Fareham.
Similarly, the area of Fareham Town & Cams Hill (105 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hill Head (13 crimes), with a difference of 92 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Fareham.
| Fareham East | 91 |
| Fareham South | 57 |
| Fareham North-West | 51 |
| Park Gate | 48 |
| Portchester East | 48 |
| Fareham West | 21 |
| Portchester West | 20 |
| Warsash | 17 |
| Locks Heath | 15 |
| Hill Head | 13 |
| Fareham Town & Cams Hill | 105 |
| Fareham Fort | 73 |
| Fareham North West | 51 |
| Park Gate & Segensworth | 48 |
| Swanwick & Sarisbury Green | 44 |
| Stubbington | 25 |
| Fareham Common | 20 |
| Fareham West | 20 |
| Locks Heath | 18 |
| Hill Head | 13 |
In January 2025 the Fareham has recorded 536 crimes with crime rate of 4.68 ranking 270th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 10 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 8 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
| City | January 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Hampshire) | Crimes | Rank (Hampshire) | Crimes | Rank (Hampshire) | |
| Hart | 350 | 11 | 5,641 | 11 | 5,130 | 11 |
| East Hampshire | 579 | 10 | 7,756 | 10 | 7,463 | 10 |
| Test Valley | 608 | 9 | 9,864 | 8 | 8,839 | 8 |
| Basingstoke and Deane | 1,157 | 4 | 14,907 | 6 | 13,698 | 7 |
| New Forest | 1,045 | 5 | 13,884 | 7 | 13,661 | 6 |
| Winchester | 688 | 7 | 10,633 | 5 | 9,929 | 5 |
| Eastleigh | 774 | 6 | 12,101 | 4 | 11,172 | 4 |
| Havant | 925 | 2 | 12,564 | 1 | 11,272 | 3 |
| Gosport | 580 | 3 | 8,226 | 3 | 7,597 | 1 |
| Rushmoor | 745 | 1 | 10,028 | 2 | 9,134 | 2 |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 486 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 60.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 134 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 46 |
| December 2024 | 44 |
| November 2024 | 62 |
| October 2024 | 37 |
| September 2024 | 48 |
| August 2024 | 54 |
| July 2024 | 61 |
| June 2024 | 134 |
A total of 121 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 10 |
| December 2024 | 11 |
| November 2024 | 17 |
| October 2024 | 15 |
| September 2024 | 18 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 17 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 9 |
| December 2024 | 5 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 7 |
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 8 |
| November 2024 | 7 |
| October 2024 | 7 |
| September 2024 | 16 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
A total of 127 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 15 |
| December 2024 | 10 |
| November 2024 | 14 |
| October 2024 | 17 |
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 19 |
| June 2024 | 38 |
A total of 372 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 41 |
| December 2024 | 43 |
| November 2024 | 24 |
| October 2024 | 48 |
| September 2024 | 44 |
| August 2024 | 43 |
| July 2024 | 51 |
| June 2024 | 78 |
A total of 361 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 110 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 37 |
| December 2024 | 34 |
| November 2024 | 34 |
| October 2024 | 32 |
| September 2024 | 38 |
| August 2024 | 38 |
| July 2024 | 38 |
| June 2024 | 110 |
A total of 614 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 76.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 166 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 64 |
| December 2024 | 33 |
| November 2024 | 47 |
| October 2024 | 52 |
| September 2024 | 71 |
| August 2024 | 91 |
| July 2024 | 90 |
| June 2024 | 166 |
A total of 158 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 9 |
| December 2024 | 18 |
| November 2024 | 22 |
| October 2024 | 17 |
| September 2024 | 20 |
| August 2024 | 22 |
| July 2024 | 22 |
| June 2024 | 28 |
A total of 2132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 266.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 518 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 233 |
| December 2024 | 211 |
| November 2024 | 231 |
| October 2024 | 249 |
| September 2024 | 212 |
| August 2024 | 221 |
| July 2024 | 257 |
| June 2024 | 518 |
A total of 485 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 60.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 106 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 45 |
| December 2024 | 72 |
| November 2024 | 57 |
| October 2024 | 57 |
| September 2024 | 44 |
| August 2024 | 55 |
| July 2024 | 49 |
| June 2024 | 106 |
A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 5 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 236 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 88 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 19 |
| December 2024 | 13 |
| November 2024 | 14 |
| October 2024 | 35 |
| September 2024 | 16 |
| August 2024 | 20 |
| July 2024 | 31 |
| June 2024 | 88 |
A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 10 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Fareham postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |