Fareham Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Fareham's crime rate in June 2024 was 5.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 30.5% below the UK average of 8.2. This performance underscores Fareham's position as a relatively safe local authority district, though the data reveals nuanced patterns within the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39% of all crimes, making them the most common category, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.7%) and public order offences (10.6%). These figures may reflect the area's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where public spaces and local events could contribute to higher levels of interpersonal crime. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may also play a role in shaping these trends. Longer daylight hours and increased tourism could influence both the frequency and type of crimes reported, with violence and anti-social behaviour linked to greater foot traffic in public areas. However, the data also highlights stark contrasts with UK averages, particularly for anti-social behaviour, which was 50% below the national rate. This discrepancy may be attributable to Fareham's suburban layout, where community cohesion and policing efforts might mitigate such offences more effectively than in more densely populated regions. The relatively low rates of property crimes, including burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000), further suggest that Fareham's infrastructure and environmental factors—such as secure parking and residential design—could contribute to its lower-than-average property crime figures.

June 2024 saw a striking 76% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 25 to 44 incidents. This sharp rise may be linked to the start of summer, when increased traffic and tourism could contribute to higher vehicle-related offences. Conversely, burglary fell by 46.2%, from 26 to 14 cases, a decline that aligns with seasonal patterns where warmer weather and longer daylight hours may deter opportunistic break-ins. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 39% of all crimes, though they still sat 20% below the UK average for this category. The data also reveals a significant gap in local rates compared to the UK for anti-social behaviour, which was 50% below the national average. These disparities suggest Fareham's community dynamics—shaped by its coastal location and suburban character—may create conditions where certain crimes are less frequent than in other parts of the country.

Fareham's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a 10.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.2. This upward trend, though modest, contrasts with the area's consistently lower-than-average national profile. On a daily basis, the local figure translates to approximately 22 crimes reported each day—equivalent to one crime occurring for roughly every 176 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, though it remains significantly below the UK average. The population context further underscores Fareham's position: with 115,428 residents, the 654 total crimes recorded represent a relatively low proportion of the population, reinforcing the area's safety relative to national benchmarks. The absence of a UK-wide daily crime comparison means local figures must be interpreted within Fareham's unique demographic and geographic framework, where coastal tourism and suburban infrastructure may shape crime patterns differently than in more densely populated regions.