Fareham Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Fareham’s December 2024 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents placed it 38% below the UK average, a figure that highlights the area’s ongoing success in maintaining public safety. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.6% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting (14.1%) and public order offences (8.7%). While these figures suggest a focus on interpersonal crime, the rate of violence remains lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, with a 30% deficit. This contrast may be attributed to Fareham’s character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where community policing and local initiatives have likely contributed to a safer environment. Seasonal factors, such as the Christmas shopping peak and the onset of dark evenings, may have influenced patterns, particularly in retail areas where shoplifting incidents persisted. However, the overall crime rate’s consistency with previous months indicates a stable trend, reinforced by the area’s lower-than-average rates in property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime. These data points, combined with the UK comparison, illustrate a local authority that has managed to keep crime rates in check despite the challenges of a festive season.

December 2024 saw notable decreases in theft from the person, which fell by 50% compared to the previous month, and drugs-related offences, which dropped by 31.3%. These reductions may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic during the holiday period or heightened community engagement in local initiatives. Conversely, robbery incidents surged by 133.3%, rising from 3 to 7 cases, a shift that could be linked to isolated incidents or specific vulnerabilities during the festive season. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, remained 30% below the UK average at 1.8 per 1,000, underscoring Fareham’s relative safety in this area. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates stayed slightly above the UK average, a trend consistent with the retail activity typical of a coastal town during the Christmas shopping period. These fluctuations illustrate the combination of local and national influences on crime patterns.

Fareham’s crime rate in December 2024 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 4.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.6. This decline aligns with the seasonal pattern of reduced activity during the holiday period, though the area remains significantly safer than the UK average. On a daily basis, 16 crimes were reported across Fareham’s 31 days, translating to roughly one crime every 229 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure contextualises the rate within the local population, showing that while crime is present, it remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that Fareham’s crime profile is distinct from the UK’s broader trends, with certain categories—such as anti-social behaviour and burglary—showing stark disparities. These figures offer residents a concrete understanding of their local safety context, allowing for informed comparisons between months and regions.