Crime Rate in Fareham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fareham South

The total recorded crimes in Fareham South, Fareham, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fareham South crime rate of 3.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (61.90% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Fareham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Longfield Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Wallisdean Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Fareham.

    • 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 areas in the Fareham.

  • 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 May 2025 the Fareham South has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 3.29 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fareham South)CrimesRank (Fareham South)CrimesRank (Fareham South)
Fareham East104 11,318 11,246 1
Portchester East55 4714 3578 3
Park Gate62 3571 5532 5
Sarisbury52 5443 9540 4
Fareham North-West41 7685 4511 6
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202521
March 202519
February 202521
January 202530
December 202422
November 202425
October 202435
September 202424
August 202425
July 202426
June 202454
May 202429

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20249
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 202512
February 202510
January 20259
December 20242
November 20249
October 202410
September 202415
August 20248
July 202414
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
July 20246
June 202430
May 20245

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations Fareham South in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
2. Longfield Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Wallisdean Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Redlands Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Juno Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Omaha Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Barnfield Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Butser Walk (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Broadacre Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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