THE DOWNSWAY, PO16 8PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO16 8PA

THE DOWNSWAY, PO16 8PA, Fareham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.95 per 1,000 population. This PO16 8PA 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 8PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO16 8PA, encompassing approximately 3452 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO16 8PA area, explore the PO16 8PA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO16 8PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Kingsway with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

THE DOWNSWAY, PO16 8PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.950.00%
Shoplifting82.610.00%
Possession of weapons22.320.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5380.00%
Shoplifting82.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.3250.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.6350.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.74-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.5060.00%
Shoplifting42.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Burglary20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.7925.00%
Shoplifting41.4533.33%
Public order31.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-50.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.1633.33%
Shoplifting31.16200.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.05-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.630.00%
Burglary32.320.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.58-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.21100.00%
Shoplifting51.740.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.370.00%
Shoplifting51.450.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.870.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Kingsway
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Robinson Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Simpson Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Linden Lea
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. West Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. St James Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Helena Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Portchester
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Canon'S Barn Close
    Total1
    Other theft1