Crime Rate in Portchester West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portchester West

The total recorded crimes in Portchester West, Fareham, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portchester West crime rate of 1.85 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Portchester West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashtead Close with total crimes: 3
  • Harting Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Cams Bay Close 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 areas in the Fareham.

    • 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 areas in the Fareham.

  • 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 May 2025 the Portchester West has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 1.85 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Portchester West)CrimesRank (Portchester West)CrimesRank (Portchester 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
Locks Heath19 14232 14311 12
Fareham West22 13276 13222 14
Hill Head10 15168 15178 15

Portchester West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20252
March 202510
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 202415
October 202416
September 202416
August 202411
July 20248
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20247
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
July 20242

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20249
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Portchester West in May 2025

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

1. Ashtead Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Harting Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Cams Bay Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Oysell Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Charlemont Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Berry Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ribble Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Winnham Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rockingham Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. The Hillway (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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