Crime Rate in Portchester West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portchester West

The total recorded crimes in Portchester West, Fareham, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portchester West crime rate of 2.08 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Portchester West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hill View Road with total crimes: 3
  • The Pines with total crimes: 2
  • Redwood Drive 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 July 2025 the Portchester West has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 2.08 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Portchester West)CrimesRank (Portchester West)CrimesRank (Portchester West)
Fareham East113 11,318 11,246 1
Fareham South85 2843 2710 2
Portchester East59 3714 3578 3
Sarisbury58 4443 9540 4
Fareham North-West54 6685 4511 6
Park Gate56 5571 5532 5
Fareham North26 12457 6466 7
Stubbington32 10445 7426 10
Titchfield46 7444 8451 8
Titchfield Common41 8398 10447 9
Warsash33 9298 12357 11
Locks Heath13 15232 14311 12
Fareham West20 13276 13222 14
Hill Head17 14168 15178 15

Portchester West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202512
April 20252
March 202510
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 202415
October 202416
September 202416
August 202411

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
December 20241

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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Portchester West in July 2025

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

1. Hill View Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. The Pines (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Redwood Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Grindle Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Downend Road (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oysell Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Berry Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Ribble Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Merrow Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Portchester Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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