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

Overview of Crime in PO16 9UQ

WEST STREET, PO16 9UQ, Fareham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.17 per 1,000 population. This PO16 9UQ 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 9UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO16 9UQ, encompassing approximately 3483 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO16 9UQ 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

WEST STREET, PO16 9UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.30-44.44%
Possession of weapons21.440.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

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 offences98.0450.00%
Shoplifting82.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.30300.00%
Vehicle crime21.15100.00%
Public order20.57-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.4550.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.72-40.00%
Public order41.72100.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.03150.00%
Shoplifting42.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15200.00%
Public order20.86-33.33%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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 offences45.17-33.33%
Shoplifting41.1533.33%
Public order31.1550.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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 behaviour66.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.72100.00%
Vehicle crime41.72300.00%
Shoplifting31.15200.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.73-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8650.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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 offences53.16-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.45125.00%
Public order22.580.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-33.33%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.73-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86200.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Shoplifting10.57-80.00%

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 offences75.1716.67%
Shoplifting52.010.00%
Public order21.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-83.33%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour68.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.720.00%
Shoplifting51.720.00%
Drugs41.440.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
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 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
October 20234

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

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 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

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 9UQ 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. West Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. St James Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Helena Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. New Town
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Portchester
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1