Crime Rate in Portchester East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portchester East

The total recorded crimes in Portchester East, Fareham, UK in March 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portchester East crime rate of 2.09 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 Portchester East, encompassing approximately 21,965 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
Portchester East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Harbour View with total crimes: 3

How safe is Portchester East?

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

  • Relative to Fareham:

    • In 2024, Portchester East reported a higher crime volume than the Fareham average, with 714 crimes compared to 506. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Portchester East witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Portchester East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Fareham average, with 578 crimes compared to 483. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Portchester East witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Portchester East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Portchester East has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 2.09 ranking 6th out of 14 in the Fareham, UK

In 2024, the total Portchester East crimes were 714. The crime rate of Portchester East in 2024 was 32.51 (year) or 2.71 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Fareham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Portchester East were around 578 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.31 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 3 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
Sarisbury38 7443 9540 4
Fareham North-West51 4685 4511 6
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

Portchester East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 202410
August 202415
July 20246
June 202424
May 20246
April 202410

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202522
January 202517
December 202415
November 202417
October 202428
September 202422
August 202417
July 202423
June 202456
May 202422
April 202416

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202513
January 202512
December 202414
November 202410
October 20249
September 202415
August 202412
July 202411
June 202422
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Portchester East in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
3. Harbour View (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Drugs1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Kingsway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Lansdown Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Kenwood Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. White Hart Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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