WEST STREET, PO16 9UN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO16 9UN

WEST STREET, PO16 9UN, Fareham has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.00 per 1,000 population. This PO16 9UN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO16 postcode area, which has experienced 219 crimes and a crime rate of 6.91 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO16 9UN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO16 9UN, encompassing approximately 3375 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

PO16 9UN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • The Kingsway with total crimes: 6
  • Portchester with total crimes: 3

WEST STREET, PO16 9UN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.0033.33%
Shoplifting82.3733.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.37300.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Public order20.59-60.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.9350.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.78-25.00%
Public order51.78400.00%
Theft from the person11.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

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 offences85.04100.00%
Shoplifting42.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.74-33.33%
Shoplifting41.1933.33%
Public order31.1950.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.11100.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.78200.00%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Shoplifting30.89200.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.2650.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-60.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.56-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.04100.00%
Public order22.370.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.56-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-80.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences75.0416.67%
Shoplifting52.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%

In October 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 offences68.00-40.00%
Shoplifting51.78-16.67%
Drugs41.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.190.00%
Public order31.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-66.67%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.960.00%
Shoplifting61.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. The Kingsway
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Portchester
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. The Fairway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Myrtle Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. King George Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Downsway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. The Leaway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. New Town
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1