Fareham Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Fareham’s March 2024 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents translates to 581 total crimes for a population of 115,428. This figure is 35.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, placing the area among the safer local authority districts in England. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (37.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (13.4%) and shoplifting (11.2%). The seasonal context of March—transitioning to spring with longer evenings—may influence patterns, such as increased foot traffic in public areas or changes in criminal activity linked to the time of year. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.9 per 1,000, are 29% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour remains 40% below. Shoplifting, though a significant portion of property crimes, is only 2% below the UK rate of 0.6 per 1,000, suggesting local factors such as retail density or policing strategies may play a role. The area’s lower violent crime rate compared to the UK average aligns with its character as a mixed-use district with a strong community presence, though the rise in theft from the person highlights the need for vigilance in specific contexts.

March 2024 saw a sharp increase in theft from the person, with incidents doubling from 2 to 4—a 100% rise. Robbery also surged from 0 to 8, a 100% increase, suggesting a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. Conversely, burglary and vehicle crime both declined, with burglary dropping 45.5% (22 to 12) and vehicle crime falling 22.2% (18 to 14). These changes indicate a mixed picture, where some areas of the crime profile remain stable or improve, while others show concerning trends. Fareham’s violent crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 29% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour remains 40% below national levels, reinforcing the area’s generally lower violent crime profile. However, the rise in theft from the person—though still low at 0.0 per 1,000—suggests a need for targeted awareness in public spaces.

Fareham’s March 2024 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 14.1% increase from the previous month’s 4.4, reflecting a slight uptick in reported incidents. On a daily basis, 19 crimes were recorded across the 31 days, translating to roughly one crime for every 199 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of how frequently crime occurs in the area, though it remains significantly below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The population context further illustrates that Fareham’s lower crime rate is not due to a lack of population density but rather a combination of local factors, such as community policing efforts and the area’s relatively low levels of violent crime. While the increase from February is notable, the overall rate still positions Fareham as one of the safer local authority districts in the UK, with most crime categories far below national averages.