WESSEX GARDENS, PO16 9BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO16 9BT

WESSEX GARDENS, PO16 9BT, Fareham has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.26 per 1,000 population. This PO16 9BT 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 9BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO16 9BT, encompassing approximately 3609 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO16 9BT area, explore the PO16 9BT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO16 9BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • The Kingsway with total crimes: 6
  • West Street with total crimes: 1

WESSEX GARDENS, PO16 9BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting125.2671.43%
Violence and sexual offences43.32-42.86%
Public order21.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2640.00%
Shoplifting71.9440.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.320.00%
Shoplifting51.39-28.57%
Other crime11.390.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.1640.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.94-28.57%
Public order21.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8216.67%
Shoplifting51.94-28.57%
Public order41.39300.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.37-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.94100.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other theft10.55-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting105.5442.86%
Other theft42.77100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.11-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting73.8816.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.94-55.56%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.82125.00%
Shoplifting62.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.11-42.86%
Shoplifting41.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.05250.00%
Shoplifting21.94100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 202410
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO16 9BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Public order1
  • 2. The Kingsway
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
  • 3. West Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St James Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Helena Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1