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

Overview of Crime in PO16 9XQ

WEST STREET, PO16 9XQ, Fareham has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population. This PO16 9XQ 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 9XQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO16 9XQ, encompassing approximately 3386 residents.

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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: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO16 9XQ 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
  • Simpson Close with total crimes: 2

WEST STREET, PO16 9XQ 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.5071.43%
Violence and sexual offences63.540.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

In August 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
Shoplifting75.0240.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 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 offences64.1320.00%
Shoplifting51.77-28.57%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order76.2040.00%
Shoplifting72.0740.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.0766.67%
Other theft11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order55.31400.00%
Shoplifting51.48-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences31.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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
Shoplifting76.50-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.77200.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

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
Shoplifting105.9142.86%
Other theft42.95300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.18-25.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

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
Shoplifting73.8416.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.07-20.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In January 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
Shoplifting65.3150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.77400.00%
Other theft21.48-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.430.00%
Shoplifting41.48100.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.070.00%
Shoplifting20.89100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.07-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 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
September 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Public order1
  • 2. The Kingsway
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
  • 3. Simpson Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. West Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Southfields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ribble Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eleanors Wood
    Total1
    Public order1