Crime Rate in Fareham West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fareham West

The total recorded crimes in Fareham West, Fareham, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fareham West crime rate of 1.71 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 West, encompassing approximately 12,863 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Fareham West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ferneham Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Spicewood with total crimes: 2

How safe is Fareham West?

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

  • Relative to Fareham:

    • In 2024, Fareham West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Fareham average, with 276 crimes compared to 506.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fareham West recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 14 other areas in the Fareham.

    • In 2023, Fareham West had fewer crimes than the Fareham average, with 222 crimes compared to 483. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Fareham West recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the Fareham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Fareham, Fareham West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Fareham West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fareham West has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 1.71 ranking 13th out of 14 in the Fareham, UK

In 2024, the total Fareham West crimes were 276. The crime rate of Fareham West in 2024 was 21.46 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Fareham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fareham West were around 222 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.26 (year) or 1.44 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Fareham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fareham West)CrimesRank (Fareham West)CrimesRank (Fareham 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 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
Hill Head10 15168 15178 15

Fareham West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 20253
February 20256
January 202512
December 20246
November 202411
October 20249
September 20247
August 202414
July 20247
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
November 20244
October 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Fareham West in May 2025

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

1. Ferneham Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
3. Spicewood (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Craigbank Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Malvern Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Julie Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Haddon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sibland Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Thorney Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Aust Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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