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

Overview of Crime in PO16 9XB

WEST STREET, PO16 9XB, Fareham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.04 per 1,000 population. This PO16 9XB 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 9XB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO16 9XB, encompassing approximately 3176 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO16 9XB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • East Street with total crimes: 2

WEST STREET, PO16 9XB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.04-16.67%
Shoplifting31.57-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences66.300.00%
Shoplifting51.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.57200.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Public order20.63-60.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.98-25.00%
Public order51.89400.00%
Shoplifting51.5725.00%
Theft from the person11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

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 offences85.3560.00%
Shoplifting42.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.0925.00%
Public order31.57200.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%

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 behaviour45.0433.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.2633.33%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Shoplifting20.63100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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 offences33.15-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9450.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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 offences53.46-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour21.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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 offences95.6750.00%
Public order22.830.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences64.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.63-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%

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 offences68.500.00%
Shoplifting51.890.00%
Drugs41.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
September 20241
January 20242
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. East Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. West Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. St James Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Helena Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. New Town
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Portchester
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kelvin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1