Crime Rate in Fareham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fareham

The total recorded crimes in Fareham, UK in March 2025 are around 585 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fareham crime rate of 5.11 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (224) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (67) incidents (-10.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (8.06% increase)
Fareham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Locks Road with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • West Street with total crimes: 9

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 (88 crimes), and the safest, Fareham West (14 crimes), is 74 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Fareham.

Similarly, the area of Fareham Town & Cams Hill (106 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hill Head (15 crimes), with a difference of 91 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Fareham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Fareham East88
Park Gate55
Fareham South55
Fareham North-West51
Titchfield50

Safest Wards:

Warsash26
Locks Heath23
Portchester West22
Hill Head15
Fareham West14

Most Dangerous Areas:

Fareham Town & Cams Hill106
Fareham Fort61
Park Gate & Segensworth61
Fareham North West51
Swanwick & Sarisbury Green48

Safest Areas:

Portchester North West32
Portchester South East23
Locks Heath22
Fareham West19
Hill Head15

Fareham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Fareham has recorded 585 crimes with crime rate of 5.11 ranking 10311th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 9 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
Hart432 125,641 115,130 11
East Hampshire575 107,756 107,463 10
Test Valley764 89,864 88,839 8
Basingstoke and Deane1,163 714,907 613,698 7
New Forest966 613,884 713,661 6
Winchester825 510,633 59,929 5
Eastleigh895 412,101 411,172 4
Havant883 312,564 111,272 3
Gosport636 18,226 37,597 1
Rushmoor768 210,028 29,134 2

Fareham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 209 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 145 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 627 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 106 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 202410
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 442 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 110 reported cases.

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

A total of 281 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 88 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 743 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 166 reported cases.

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

A total of 596 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 134 reported cases.

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

A total of 2594 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 259.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 518 reported cases.

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

A total of 442 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

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

A total of 157 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Fareham in March 2025

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

1. Locks Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
3. West Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Bicycle theft3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1

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