Crime Rate in Fareham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fareham South

The total recorded crimes in Fareham South, Fareham, UK in March 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fareham South crime rate of 2.62 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 South, encompassing approximately 20,962 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Fareham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Longfield Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Fareham South?

To understand the safety of Fareham South, we need to analyze Fareham South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Fareham:

    • In 2024, Fareham South reported a higher crime volume than the Fareham average, with 843 crimes compared to 506. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Fareham South witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Fareham South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Fareham average, with 710 crimes compared to 483. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Fareham South witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Fareham, Fareham South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Fareham South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Fareham South has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 2.62 ranking 3th out of 14 in the Fareham, UK

In 2024, the total Fareham South crimes were 843. The crime rate of Fareham South in 2024 was 40.22 (year) or 3.35 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Fareham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fareham South were around 710 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.87 (year) or 2.82 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Fareham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fareham)CrimesRank (Fareham)CrimesRank (Fareham)
Fareham East88 11,318 11,246 1
Park Gate55 2571 5532 5
Portchester East46 6714 3578 3
Sarisbury38 7443 9540 4
Fareham North-West51 4685 4511 6
Titchfield50 5444 8451 8
Fareham North37 8457 6466 7
Stubbington32 10445 7426 10
Titchfield Common33 9398 10447 9
Warsash26 11298 12357 11
Portchester West22 13304 11266 13
Locks Heath23 12232 14311 12
Fareham West14 15276 13222 14
Hill Head15 14168 15178 15

Fareham South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 20259
December 20242
November 20249
October 202410
September 202415
August 20248
July 202414
June 202422
May 20249
April 202417

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202521
January 202530
December 202422
November 202425
October 202435
September 202424
August 202425
July 202426
June 202454
May 202429
April 202426

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20249
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
July 20246
June 202430
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Fareham South in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Longfield Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Gold Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Barnfield Court (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Avenue Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Westley Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Utah Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Redlands Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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