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 May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fareham North-West crime rate of 2.20 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Fareham North-West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Neptune Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area 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 areas in the Fareham.

    • 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 areas in the Fareham.

  • 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 May 2025 the Fareham North-West has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 2.20 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fareham North-West)CrimesRank (Fareham North-West)CrimesRank (Fareham North-West)
Fareham East104 11,318 11,246 1
Fareham South69 2843 2710 2
Portchester East55 4714 3578 3
Park Gate62 3571 5532 5
Sarisbury52 5443 9540 4
Fareham North22 12457 6466 7
Titchfield44 6444 8451 8
Stubbington31 9445 7426 10
Titchfield Common32 8398 10447 9
Warsash27 10298 12357 11
Portchester West24 11304 11266 13
Locks Heath19 14232 14311 12
Fareham West22 13276 13222 14
Hill Head10 15168 15178 15

Fareham North-West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202518
March 202523
February 202518
January 202519
December 202417
November 202426
October 202428
September 202427
August 202421
July 202431
June 202446
May 202430

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20256
February 202511
January 20258
December 202416
November 20249
October 20247
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20254
October 20242
September 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20259
February 20255
January 20251
September 20244
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Fareham North-West in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Neptune Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Highlands Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Valentine Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hillson Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nashe Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park Farm Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
10. Thorni Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.