Fareham Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2023, Fareham recorded 620 crimes, equating to one reported crime for every 186 residents over the course of the month. This figure, with a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents, places the area 28.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. The data reveals a distinct pattern in crime types, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 43.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.7%) and public order offences (10.0%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal and community-level issues rather than property-related crime, which makes up 28.6% of the total. The seasonal context of March, a transitional period into spring with longer evenings, may partly explain the prominence of violent crimes, as increased social activity in public spaces could heighten opportunities for such offences. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also align with this pattern, influenced by the area’s mix of residential and commercial zones. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the breakdown highlights specific categories where Fareham diverges significantly, such as violence and sexual offences, which are 16% below the UK average. This contrast underscores the importance of local factors in shaping crime profiles, even within a broader national context.

The crime mix in March 2023 shows a notable shift towards violent crimes, with violence and sexual offences making up nearly half of all reported incidents. This contrasts with property crimes, which accounted for 28.6% of the total—below the UK average for property-related offences. Several categories, including anti-social behaviour (33% below UK average) and criminal damage and arson (33% below), highlight areas where Fareham performs significantly better than the national average. Conversely, possession of weapons and bicycle theft are both 43% above the UK average, suggesting localized trends that may warrant further attention. For example, bicycle theft, though a small proportion of overall crimes, is double the UK rate, possibly linked to the area’s cycling infrastructure or seasonal patterns. The data also reveals that violent crimes are 16% below the UK average, which may reflect community policing efforts or demographic factors such as a lower proportion of transient populations. These findings illustrate how Fareham’s unique characteristics, from its urban layout to local initiatives, can shape crime patterns in ways that differ from broader national trends.

Fareham’s crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents in March 2023 translates to roughly 20 reported crimes per day, a figure that provides a daily context for residents. Over the course of the month, this equates to one crime for every 186 residents, a measure that emphasizes the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. With a population of 115,428, the area’s crime statistics reflect a balance between urban density and community safety measures. The daily crime count, while modest, is a tangible metric for understanding local exposure—residents face a 1-in-186 chance of being directly involved in a crime over the month. This monthly exposure rate is particularly significant when compared to the UK average, which would see a higher frequency of incidents. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the disparity in crime rates: for every 1,000 residents, Fareham experiences 5.4 crimes, whereas the UK average is 7.6. This difference, while not drastic, underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies or the influence of socioeconomic factors that contribute to a safer environment. The comparison reinforces that Fareham’s crime profile, though not immune to local challenges, remains consistently below national benchmarks.