Crime Rate in Fareham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fareham

The total recorded crimes in Fareham, UK in July 2025 are around 680 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fareham crime rate of 5.94 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (268) incidents (18.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (115) incidents (40.24% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (56) incidents (5.66% increase)
Fareham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • West Street with total crimes: 14
  • Bus/Coach Station 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 (113 crimes), and the safest, Locks Heath (13 crimes), is 100 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Fareham.

Similarly, the area of Fareham Town & Cams Hill (137 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hill Head (17 crimes), with a difference of 120 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Fareham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Fareham East113
Fareham South85
Portchester East59
Sarisbury58
Park Gate56

Safest Wards:

Portchester West27
Fareham North26
Fareham West20
Hill Head17
Locks Heath13

Most Dangerous Areas:

Fareham Town & Cams Hill137
Fareham Fort86
Swanwick & Sarisbury Green74
Fareham North West54
Titchfield & Titchfield Common48

Safest Areas:

Stubbington32
Locks Heath26
Fareham West25
Fareham Common23
Hill Head17

Fareham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Fareham has recorded 680 crimes with crime rate of 5.94 ranking 283th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
Hart426 115,641 115,130 11
East Hampshire627 107,756 107,463 10
Test Valley867 89,864 88,839 8
Basingstoke and Deane1,317 714,907 613,698 7
New Forest1,188 613,884 713,661 6
Winchester928 510,633 59,929 5
Eastleigh1,079 412,101 411,172 4
Havant1,013 312,564 111,272 3
Gosport713 18,226 37,597 1
Rushmoor840 210,028 29,134 2

Fareham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 268 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 115 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (226 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

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 Anti-social behaviour 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 260 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202522
May 202532
April 20259
March 202523
February 202522
January 202519
December 202413
November 202414
October 202435
September 202416
August 202420

A total of 473 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202543
May 202550
April 202547
March 202536
February 202545
January 202537
December 202434
November 202434
October 202432
September 202438
August 202438

A total of 698 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202553
May 202554
April 202563
March 202567
February 202575
January 202545
December 202472
November 202457
October 202457
September 202444
August 202455

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 202410
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 461 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202533
May 202532
April 202547
March 202543
February 202527
January 202541
December 202443
November 202424
October 202448
September 202444
August 202443

A total of 225 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202515
May 202511
April 202521
March 202527
February 202524
January 20259
December 202418
November 202422
October 202417
September 202420
August 202422

A total of 2792 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 232.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025268
June 2025226
May 2025241
April 2025238
March 2025224
February 2025238
January 2025233
December 2024211
November 2024231
October 2024249
September 2024212
August 2024221

A total of 866 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025115
June 202582
May 202592
April 202590
March 202567
February 202562
January 202564
December 202433
November 202447
October 202452
September 202471
August 202491

A total of 104 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 150 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
May 202517
April 202510
March 202515
February 202515
January 202515
December 202410
November 202414
October 202417
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 181 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202517
May 202526
April 202519
March 202513
February 202511
January 202510
December 202411
November 202417
October 202415
September 202418
August 202413

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 595 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202547
May 202534
April 202561
March 202555
February 202555
January 202546
December 202444
November 202462
October 202437
September 202448
August 202454

A total of 83 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20256
April 20259
March 20254
February 20258
January 20259
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20249
August 20247

High Crime Locations Fareham in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime2
Public order2
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
2. West Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons2
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Shoplifting1
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery2
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
4. Whiteway Mews (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Burglary1

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