Crime Rate in Forton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forton

The total recorded crimes in Forton, Gosport, UK in May 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forton crime rate of 2.70 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 Forton, encompassing approximately 33,762 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (34.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Forton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salt Meat Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Willow Place with total crimes: 9
  • Cottage Grove with total crimes: 5

How safe is Forton?

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

  • Relative to Gosport:

    • In 2024, Forton reported a higher crime volume than the Gosport average, with 1,127 crimes compared to 588. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Forton witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Gosport.

    • In 2023, Forton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gosport average, with 1,004 crimes compared to 543. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Forton witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Gosport.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gosport, Forton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Forton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Forton has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 2.70 ranking 3th out of 13 in the Gosport, UK

In 2024, the total Forton crimes were 1,127. The crime rate of Forton in 2024 was 33.38 (year) or 2.78 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Gosport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Forton were around 1,004 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.74 (year) or 2.48 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Gosport.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forton)CrimesRank (Forton)CrimesRank (Forton)
Harbourside & Town99 11,353 11,064 1
Grange & Alver Valley94 2909 3815 3
Rowner & Holbrook59 5706 4672 4
Bridgemary64 4629 5521 6
Elson41 8528 6535 5
Brockhurst & Privett43 6498 7520 7
Leesland & Newtown41 7443 8468 8
Alverstoke31 10333 12437 9
Peel Common39 9402 9430 10
Hardway27 11400 10259 13
Lee West16 14346 11342 11
Anglesey18 13314 13286 12
Lee East25 12238 14244 14

Forton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 35 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 202510
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 202411
August 20245
July 20245
June 202420
May 20241

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20258
February 20257
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 630 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202538
March 202558
February 202535
January 202539
December 202429
November 202446
October 202443
September 202453
August 202444
July 202461
June 202490
May 202443

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 202414
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20258
December 20248
November 20241
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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 Forton in May 2025

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

1. Salt Meat Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Willow Place (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Cottage Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. St John'S Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Vadne Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. San Diego Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Five Post Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Thomas Grant Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Mill Pond Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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