What is the crime rate in Fareham?

As of February 2026, Fareham has a crime rate of 4.85 per 1,000 residents, based on 555 recorded offences.

How does Fareham rank nationally for crime?

Fareham ranks #240 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Fareham?

The most common crime type in Fareham is Violence and sexual offences with 220 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 39.6% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in Fareham?

As of February 2026, Fareham has a crime rate of 4.85 per 1,000 residents, based on 555 recorded offences.

How does Fareham rank nationally for crime?

Fareham ranks #240 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Fareham?

The most common crime type in Fareham is Violence and sexual offences with 220 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 39.6% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Hampshire Constabulary Police

Fareham Crime Intelligence Report

Fareham recorded 555 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 4.85 per 1,000 residents. This places Fareham at #240 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 5.0% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 6.1% lower.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

555

trending_down -5.0% vs last month

Crime Rate

4.85per 1k

Low Risk

National Rank

#240of 331

By total crime volume

Hampshire

#8rank

Ranked within county

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Live Points

Crime Incident

Area Boundary

Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Bus/Coach Station Map	Shoplifting: 11 Public order: 7 Anti-social behaviour: 5	11
On or near Parking Area Map	Shoplifting: 17	17
On or near Parking Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 8 Public order: 7	8
On or near New Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 15	15
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 14	14
On or near West Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6 Bicycle theft: 1 Theft from the person: 1	6
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 5 Drugs: 1	5
On or near Portland Street Map	Public order: 5	5
On or near Parking Area Map	Criminal damage and arson: 3 Robbery: 2	3
On or near The Peregrines Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

555 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

220

39.6%

Anti-social Behaviour

11.2%

Public Order

9.2%

Shoplifting

8.8%

Criminal Damage & Arson

6.1%

Other Theft

4.7%

Vehicle Crime

4.5%

Burglary

3.8%

Drug Offences

3.8%

Other Crime

2.9%

Weapons Possession

1.8%

Robbery

1.6%

Theft from Person

1.3%

Bicycle Theft

0.7%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

15 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Fareham East	113	6.9
2	Fareham South	54	2.6
3	Titchfield Common	51	2.8
4	Park Gate	42	2.4
5	Sarisbury	37	6.2

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Fareham West	15	1.2
shield	Hill Head	19	1.7
shield	Warsash	21	4.7
shield	Fareham North	23	1.7
shield	Locks Heath	23	1.3

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_down -5.0%

Year-on-Yeartrending_down -6.1%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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