Fareham Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fareham's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, 29.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The most significant surprise in the data was the 400% increase in robbery cases, which jumped from one to five. This marked departure from historical trends contrasts with other notable patterns, such as a 60.9% decline in vehicle crime and a continued below-average rate for anti-social behaviour (40% below UK levels). Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.3% of total crimes, the largest single category, but remained 23% below the UK average. The seasonal context of April—Easter and spring weather—likely influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially correlating with higher anti-social behaviour and shoplifting (10.2% of total crimes). Shoplifting, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 9% below the UK average, possibly reflecting effective retail security measures. Public order offences (0.5 per 1,000) also remained 7% below the UK average, suggesting local enforcement efforts may be maintaining control in public spaces. The overall crime rate, while modest, highlights a combination of factors: the sharp rise in robbery may reflect transient spikes in opportunistic crime, while the sustained decline in vehicle crime aligns with seasonal patterns of reduced parking congestion during school holidays. These trends underscore the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly around retail and transport hubs, where robbery and shoplifting are concentrated.

April 2025 saw a dramatic 400% increase in robbery incidents, rising from one to five cases. This sharp jump contrasts with a 60.9% decline in vehicle crime, which fell from 23 to nine. The breakdown reveals a shift in crime mix: violent crimes (37.3% of total) now outpace property crimes (32.5%), a reversal from previous months. Violence and sexual offences remained 23% below the UK average at 2.0 per 1,000, while vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) was 74% below the national rate. Possession of weapons rose 125% (from four to nine), a category that exceeded the UK average by 43%. Residents may find the 60.9% drop in vehicle crime—linked to reduced parking congestion during Easter holidays—particularly relevant for local transport hubs and car parks.

Fareham's crime rate in April 2025 rose 8.9% compared to March, moving from 4.9 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase places the local authority 29.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a consistent trend for the area. Daily crime activity averaged 21 incidents per day over the month, reflecting a steady but manageable level of activity. When scaled to the population of 115,428, this means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 186 residents during April—a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. While the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, the shift from March highlights potential seasonal or event-driven factors influencing crime patterns. The 8.9% increase, though modest, suggests a need to monitor trends closely, particularly in light of the Easter period and spring weather, which often correlate with changes in public behaviour and outdoor activity.