LEITH AVENUE, PO16 8HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO16 8HW

LEITH AVENUE, PO16 8HW, Fareham has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.65 per 1,000 population. This PO16 8HW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO16 postcode area, which has experienced 216 crimes and a crime rate of 6.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO16 8HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO16 8HW, encompassing approximately 1972 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO16 8HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anson Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Dryden Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sothcott Road with total crimes: 3

LEITH AVENUE, PO16 8HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.6571.43%
Anti-social behaviour76.08-12.50%
Drugs13.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.6660.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.06-63.16%
Public order63.55200.00%
Vehicle crime13.040.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.24171.43%
Anti-social behaviour59.63-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.5425.00%
Public order22.540.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.16133.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.55-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson43.550.00%
Public order22.03-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.69-5.88%
Public order68.11500.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.040.00%
Robbery11.520.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.7241.67%
Anti-social behaviour38.6250.00%
Drugs31.520.00%
Possession of weapons21.520.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Other theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.13140.00%
Public order36.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52-60.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.14-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.540.00%
Vehicle crime32.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%
Other theft11.01-80.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.16-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.04400.00%
Other theft52.54400.00%
Public order32.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.0811.11%
Anti-social behaviour15.07-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.10-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour24.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.6657.14%
Vehicle crime35.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52100.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.100.00%
Burglary33.550.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202419
June 20247
May 202416
April 202417
March 202412
February 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 20239
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20243
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO16 8HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Anson Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Dryden Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sothcott Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. East Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. New Town
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pentland Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Benedict Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Keats Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shelley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Seaview Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Littlefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kelvin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hollands Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1