Crime Rate in Fareham North-West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fareham North-West

The total recorded crimes in Fareham North-West, Fareham, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fareham North-West crime rate of 2.73 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 North-West, encompassing approximately 18,670 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
Fareham North-West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Neptune Road with total crimes: 7
  • Privett Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Fareham North-West?

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

  • Relative to Fareham:

    • In 2024, Fareham North-West reported a higher crime volume than the Fareham average, with 685 crimes compared to 506. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Fareham North-West witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Fareham North-West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Fareham average, with 511 crimes compared to 483. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Fareham North-West witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fareham North-West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Fareham North-West has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 2.73 ranking 4th out of 14 in the Fareham, UK

In 2024, the total Fareham North-West crimes were 685. The crime rate of Fareham North-West in 2024 was 36.69 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Fareham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fareham North-West were around 511 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.37 (year) or 2.28 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Fareham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fareham)CrimesRank (Fareham)CrimesRank (Fareham)
Fareham East88 11,318 11,246 1
Fareham South55 3843 2710 2
Park Gate55 2571 5532 5
Portchester East46 6714 3578 3
Sarisbury38 7443 9540 4
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 North-West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202518
January 202519
December 202417
November 202426
October 202428
September 202427
August 202421
July 202431
June 202446
May 202430
April 202427

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202418
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202511
January 20258
December 202416
November 20249
October 20247
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 202412

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20251
September 20244
July 20243
June 20248
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 16 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
February 20254
October 20242
September 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Fareham North-West in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Neptune Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Privett Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Beaumont Rise (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shannon Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Nashe Way (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
9. Relf Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Beaumont Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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