Fareham Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fareham's overall crime rate in January 2025 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.2% below the UK average of 7.1. This marks a continuation of the area's consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.1% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.1%) and public order offences (8.9%). These figures align with the local character of Fareham as a coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where violent crime may partly reflect social dynamics in public spaces and nightlife areas. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—likely contributes to the lower volume of outdoor crimes typically associated with busier months. However, the dominance of violence and sexual offences suggests ongoing challenges in managing public safety in specific high-traffic or high-risk locations. While property crime constitutes a smaller share of total offences (28.2%), its presence remains consistent with the area's mix of urban and semi-rural environments. The relatively low rates of shoplifting, vehicle crime, and burglary compared to the UK average may reflect local factors such as effective policing strategies or community engagement initiatives, though further analysis would be required to confirm these hypotheses.

Significant month-on-month changes emerged in January 2025, with anti-social behaviour surging by 93.9% to 64 incidents—a jump from 33 in December. This increase could reflect shifts in community activity patterns or challenges in managing public spaces during the post-holiday period. Concurrently, possession of weapons rose by 80% (5 to 9 cases), a notable deviation from the UK average where this category is 67% below the national rate. Such a localised spike may indicate specific policing priorities or unreported issues requiring attention. In contrast, violent crimes decreased slightly, though they remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 43.1% of all incidents. Robbery cases dropped sharply by 85.7% (7 to 1), linked to seasonal factors or targeted interventions. The crime mix also shows a pronounced gap between Fareham and the UK: while anti-social behaviour, public order, and shoplifting rates are significantly lower than national averages, the local rate of possession of weapons is higher. Residents should be particularly aware of the 93.9% increase in anti-social behaviour, which suggests a need for heightened vigilance in public areas and timely reporting of disturbances. The overall balance between property and violent crime remains skewed, with violent offences dominating despite the area's lower-than-average rates for most categories.

Fareham's crime rate in January 2025 rose slightly to 4.6 per 1,000 residents from 4.4 in December, marking a 4.6% increase. While this is a small upward trend, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with crime rates 35.2% below national levels. On a daily basis, 17 crimes were reported each day in Fareham—a figure that, while modest, translates to one reported crime for every 218 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, showing that while crime is present, it remains relatively infrequent in comparison to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that Fareham's lower rates for most crime categories (e.g. anti-social behaviour is 39% below the UK average) suggest effective local measures in managing public order. However, the 67% increase in possession of weapons compared to the UK average warrants closer examination, as it indicates a localised deviation from national trends. The slight rise in the overall rate from December to January, combined with the area's consistently lower crime profile, underscores the importance of maintaining targeted interventions to address emerging patterns such as the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour. Residents should note that while the absolute number of crimes is low, the 93.9% month-on-month increase in anti-social behaviour represents a meaningful shift that could impact community safety perceptions.