Crime Rate in Locks Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Locks Heath

The total recorded crimes in Locks Heath, Fareham, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Locks Heath crime rate of 1.05 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 Locks Heath, encompassing approximately 18,151 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Locks Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ilex Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Deacon Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Brackens with total crimes: 1

How safe is Locks Heath?

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

  • Relative to Fareham:

    • In 2024, Locks Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Fareham average, with 232 crimes compared to 506.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Locks Heath recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the Fareham.

    • In 2023, Locks Heath had fewer crimes than the Fareham average, with 311 crimes compared to 483. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Locks Heath recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Fareham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Locks Heath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Locks Heath has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 1.05 ranking 14th out of 14 in the Fareham, UK

In 2024, the total Locks Heath crimes were 232. The crime rate of Locks Heath in 2024 was 12.78 (year) or 1.07 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Fareham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Locks Heath were around 311 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.13 (year) or 1.43 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Fareham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Locks Heath)CrimesRank (Locks Heath)CrimesRank (Locks Heath)
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
Fareham West22 13276 13222 14
Hill Head10 15168 15178 15

Locks Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 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 Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20259
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20252
September 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Locks Heath in May 2025

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

1. Ilex Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Deacon Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. The Brackens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. The Chestnuts (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Drake Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Oleander Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Hardy Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Northmore Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Montpelier Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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