Crime Rate in Portchester West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portchester West

The total recorded crimes in Portchester West, Fareham, UK in March 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portchester West crime rate of 1.70 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 West, encompassing approximately 12,960 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Portchester West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Magpie Close with total crimes: 4
  • The Dell with total crimes: 3
  • Southfields with total crimes: 2

How safe is Portchester West?

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

  • Relative to Fareham:

    • In 2024, Portchester West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Fareham average, with 304 crimes compared to 506.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Portchester West recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Portchester West had fewer crimes than the Fareham average, with 266 crimes compared to 483. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Portchester West recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Portchester West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Portchester West has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 1.70 ranking 13th out of 14 in the Fareham, UK

In 2024, the total Portchester West crimes were 304. The crime rate of Portchester West in 2024 was 23.46 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Fareham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Portchester West were around 266 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.52 (year) or 1.71 (month) ranking 13 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
Portchester East46 6714 3578 3
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
Locks Heath23 12232 14311 12
Fareham West14 15276 13222 14
Hill Head15 14168 15178 15

Portchester West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Burglary 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 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft 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 Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 202415
October 202416
September 202416
August 202411
July 20248
June 202426
May 202410
April 20249

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20247
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242
April 20243

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 202414
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20249
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
July 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Portchester West in March 2025

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

1. Magpie Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. The Dell (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Southfields (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Jute Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
5. Oysell Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lancaster Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. The Hillway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hill View Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Linden Lea (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Waltham Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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