PO16 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO16

PO16, Fareham has recorded a total of 249 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.86 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PO16 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PO16, encompassing approximately 31679 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (-13.68% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-5.41% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (29.17% increase)

PO16 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 61
  • West Street with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

PO16 Crime Map

Postcodes in PO16

The postcode district are associated with the PO16, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PO16 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences827.86-13.68%
Anti-social behaviour352.59-5.41%
Shoplifting311.1029.17%
Public order300.9811.11%
Other theft190.9535.71%
Criminal damage and arson130.60-18.75%
Drugs90.4112.50%
Vehicle crime80.28-38.46%
Burglary60.250.00%
Theft from the person50.1966.67%
Other crime50.1625.00%
Possession of weapons40.16100.00%
Bicycle theft20.13-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences957.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour373.0068.18%
Public order271.170.00%
Shoplifting240.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson160.76220.00%
Other theft140.51180.00%
Vehicle crime130.4444.44%
Drugs80.41300.00%
Burglary60.250.00%
Other crime40.19-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.1350.00%
Theft from the person30.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.09-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences956.6050.79%
Public order273.0022.73%
Anti-social behaviour220.85-35.29%
Shoplifting180.69-43.75%
Other crime110.570.00%
Vehicle crime90.35-25.00%
Burglary60.28-14.29%
Other theft50.19-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.160.00%
Theft from the person30.130.00%
Drugs20.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.06-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences636.31-13.70%
Anti-social behaviour341.990.00%
Shoplifting321.0714.29%
Public order221.01-18.52%
Vehicle crime120.69140.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.38-23.08%
Other theft90.32-43.75%
Burglary70.28600.00%
Drugs40.22-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.13300.00%
Bicycle theft30.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences736.7925.86%
Anti-social behaviour342.3021.43%
Shoplifting281.077.69%
Public order270.8892.86%
Other theft160.8545.45%
Criminal damage and arson130.51-18.75%
Vehicle crime50.41-44.44%
Drugs50.160.00%
Other crime40.16100.00%
Bicycle theft30.13-25.00%
Robbery30.090.00%
Theft from the person20.09100.00%
Burglary10.06-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences585.84-46.30%
Anti-social behaviour281.83180.00%
Shoplifting260.88-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson160.8277.78%
Public order140.51-39.13%
Other theft110.4410.00%
Burglary90.3580.00%
Vehicle crime90.28125.00%
Drugs50.280.00%
Bicycle theft40.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.130.00%
Other crime20.06-33.33%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1086.6063.64%
Shoplifting313.4124.00%
Public order230.9815.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.73-50.00%
Other theft100.32-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.32-25.00%
Drugs50.2866.67%
Burglary50.160.00%
Vehicle crime40.1633.33%
Other crime30.130.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences665.6510.00%
Shoplifting252.0819.05%
Anti-social behaviour200.7933.33%
Public order200.63-13.04%
Other theft160.6323.08%
Criminal damage and arson120.510.00%
Possession of weapons50.380.00%
Burglary50.160.00%
Drugs30.16-25.00%
Other crime30.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.09-76.92%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences605.56-7.69%
Public order231.89-14.81%
Shoplifting210.73-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour150.66-63.41%
Vehicle crime130.478.33%
Other theft130.4118.18%
Criminal damage and arson120.41-36.84%
Burglary50.3866.67%
Drugs40.16-63.64%
Other crime30.13-40.00%
Theft from the person30.090.00%
Bicycle theft30.0950.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences657.07-10.96%
Anti-social behaviour412.0524.24%
Public order271.298.00%
Shoplifting260.858.33%
Criminal damage and arson190.82-13.64%
Vehicle crime120.6071.43%
Drugs110.38120.00%
Other theft110.350.00%
Other crime50.35400.00%
Burglary30.16-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.09-71.43%
Robbery10.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences736.8817.74%
Anti-social behaviour332.30-17.50%
Public order251.048.70%
Shoplifting240.79-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson220.764.76%
Other theft110.690.00%
Bicycle theft70.3540.00%
Vehicle crime70.22133.33%
Drugs50.22400.00%
Burglary40.16100.00%
Possession of weapons30.13200.00%
Robbery20.09-33.33%
Other crime10.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.38-7.46%
Anti-social behaviour401.9614.29%
Shoplifting281.26-22.22%
Public order230.88-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson210.7350.00%
Other theft110.66-15.38%
Bicycle theft50.35-44.44%
Robbery30.16200.00%
Vehicle crime30.09-25.00%
Other crime20.09-71.43%
Burglary20.06-50.00%
Drugs10.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-80.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences677.130.00%
Shoplifting362.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour351.140.00%
Public order261.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.820.00%
Other theft130.440.00%
Bicycle theft90.410.00%
Other crime70.280.00%
Possession of weapons50.220.00%
Burglary40.160.00%
Vehicle crime40.130.00%
Theft from the person30.130.00%
Drugs20.090.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 384 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202435
June 202437
May 202422
April 202434
March 202434
February 202428
January 202410
December 202320
November 202315
October 202341
September 202333
August 202340
July 202335

A total of 967 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202482
June 202495
May 202495
April 202463
March 202473
February 202458
January 2024108
December 202366
November 202360
October 202365
September 202373
August 202362
July 202367

A total of 182 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202416
May 20245
April 202410
March 202413
February 202416
January 20249
December 202312
November 202312
October 202319
September 202322
August 202321
July 202314

A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202414
May 20245
April 20249
March 202416
February 202411
January 202410
December 202316
November 202313
October 202311
September 202311
August 202311
July 202313

A total of 314 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202427
May 202427
April 202422
March 202427
February 202414
January 202423
December 202320
November 202323
October 202327
September 202325
August 202323
July 202326

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 350 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202424
May 202418
April 202432
March 202428
February 202426
January 202431
December 202325
November 202321
October 202326
September 202324
August 202328
July 202336

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202413
May 20249
April 202412
March 20245
February 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 202313
October 202312
September 20237
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 202411
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 202311
September 20235
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20235
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20237
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO16 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total61
    Shoplifting18
    Public order10
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Drugs4
    Possession of weapons3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 2. West Street
    Total9
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Heritage Gardens
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Waterside Gardens
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Pewit View
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Union Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Russell Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Castle Grove
    Total3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. The Gardens
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Maytree Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Queen'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. King'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Portland Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. Eden Rise
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Olive Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Portchester
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Portchester (Station)
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Hill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Weyhill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Oysell Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. The Dell
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Bridgefoot Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. High Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wallington Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Riverside Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 30. Colenso Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1