Fareham Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Fareham's crime profile in October 2023 reveals a combination of violent and property crime, with the two categories accounting for nearly 70% of all reported incidents. The overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents places the area 31.2% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the district's urban-suburban character and local policing strategies. Violence and sexual offences dominated, representing 34.2% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.1%) and public order offences (9.4%). These figures align with seasonal patterns in October, as darker evenings and Halloween-related activities may contribute to higher incidents of anti-social behaviour and public disorder. The relatively low rates of burglary and vehicle crime (0.2 and 0.4 per 1,000 respectively) suggest effective community measures or environmental factors, such as well-lit public spaces or robust local surveillance. However, the near-equality of violent and property crime—219 and 225 incidents respectively—raises questions about underlying dynamics, such as whether increased property crime is offsetting reductions in violent crime, or if both categories are influenced by similar factors like economic pressures or social trends. The data also shows that Fareham's crime rates for categories like drugs (50% below UK average) and burglary (41% below) are lower, indicating successful targeted interventions or demographic characteristics that reduce vulnerability to these specific offences. As the year progresses, continued monitoring of this balance will be critical to understanding whether these patterns are temporary or indicative of broader shifts in the area's crime profile.

The balance between violent and property crime in October 2023 was strikingly even, with 219 violent crimes and 225 property crimes reported. This near-parity suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and Halloween events. Among month-on-month changes, 'Other crime' surged by 140% (5 to 12 incidents), a jump that could reflect unclassified or emerging types of offences. Conversely, robbery fell sharply by 85.7% (7 to 1), linked to increased police presence or community initiatives. Violent crime itself saw a 12.4% decrease from the prior month, though it remained 30% below the UK average. This contrast with the UK's higher violent crime rate highlights Fareham's relative success in managing such incidents, even as property crime remains a persistent concern.

Fareham's crime rate in October 2023 (5.5 per 1,000 residents) marked a 5.7% increase from the previous month's 5.2 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, contrasts with the area's consistent performance below the UK average. On a daily basis, 21 crimes were reported across Fareham's 31 days, translating to a local frequency that residents may find more tangible than aggregated rates. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 180 residents—a monthly exposure that, while not negligible, remains significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic underscores the relative safety of Fareham compared to other areas, even as the local rate edged upward. The population context further highlights that crime in Fareham remains a rare occurrence for most residents, with the majority of the 115,428 population unaffected by direct involvement in reported incidents.