Fareham Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 revealed a complex picture of crime in Fareham, a coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial areas. The overall crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents placed the area 30.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a consistent trend that reflects the town’s relatively low levels of violent and property crime. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, accounted for 38.7% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 2.0 per 1,000—23% below the UK average. This is likely influenced by Fareham’s suburban character, where community engagement and policing efforts may temper more severe incidents. Anti-social behaviour, at 11.7% of total crimes, also lagged significantly behind the UK average, suggesting a combination of local demographics and environmental factors, such as well-maintained public spaces, contribute to this outcome. Seasonal context adds nuance: the Easter period and spring weather likely increased outdoor activity, which could explain the 300% rise in robbery cases. However, this spike is an outlier against the broader trend of declining violent crime, which may be linked to improved community policing or the absence of major events that typically drive such incidents. Property crimes, including shoplifting and vehicle crime, remained below UK averages, though the mix of crime types—particularly the sharp rise in robberies—hints at shifting patterns that warrant closer examination.

April 2023 saw a 300% surge in robbery cases, jumping from 2 to 8 incidents—a stark contrast to the usual trend. This spike, though small in absolute terms, raises questions about localized factors, such as increased foot traffic during Easter or seasonal events. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 14.1% (from 270 to 232), a drop that aligns with the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, where Fareham’s rate of 2.0 per 1,000 is 23% below. Anti-social behaviour also fell sharply, with a 49% reduction compared to the UK average, suggesting community efforts or environmental factors may be playing a role. Conversely, possession of weapons and bicycle theft both rose 43% above the UK average, an anomaly that may reflect specific local dynamics, such as increased cycling during spring or unexplained spikes in weapons-related incidents.

Fareham’s crime rate in April 2023 (5.2 per 1,000 residents) marked a 3.4% decline from March’s 5.4 per 1,000, continuing a trend of relative stability compared to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 20 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in local life. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 193 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s broader safety profile. This compares to a UK-wide average that is not provided here, but the local data shows Fareham’s crime rate remains consistently lower than the national benchmark. The population context—Fareham’s 115,428 residents—means that while the absolute number of crimes is notable, the per capita rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting a combination of local factors, including community initiatives and geographical characteristics, may contribute to this trend.