Fareham Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fareham’s crime profile in July 2025 reveals a distinctive balance between violent and property crimes, shaped by the area’s character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The overall crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents places the area 33.7% below the UK average, a figure that underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime mix, accounting for 39.5% of all reported incidents—nearly double the share of the next most common category, anti-social behaviour (17.2%). This emphasis on violent crime may reflect the town’s proximity to major transport links and its role as a hub for summer tourism, which increases interactions in public spaces. Property crimes, while lower in absolute terms, remain a concern, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both showing seasonal spikes. However, these rates remain significantly below UK averages: shoplifting is 23% lower, and vehicle crime is 23% below national levels. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and festival events—likely contributes to the rise in theft from the person and anti-social behaviour. Despite these challenges, Fareham’s crime environment remains comparatively stable, with no major category exceeding UK averages except for bicycle theft, which is 25% higher. This suggests that while the area is not without its vulnerabilities, its overall safety record is strong relative to similar towns.

July 2025 saw a dramatic 400% increase in theft from the person, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, underscores vulnerabilities during crowded summer events. Concurrently, vehicle crime surged by 68.4% (19 to 32), likely linked to increased foot traffic and festival-related activity. Conversely, drug-related offences fell by 35.3%, from 17 to 11, a trend that may reflect seasonal shifts in illicit activity. The crime mix in Fareham reveals a stark contrast to the UK average: violent crimes are 24% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 35% lower. This balance suggests that while Fareham faces challenges in personal safety, its overall environment is less prone to disorder than many comparable areas. Residents may find the 39.5% share of violent crimes—primarily violence and sexual offences—particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a need for targeted interventions in public spaces.

Fareham’s crime rate in July 2025 rose by 19.0% compared to June, moving from 4.8 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, aligns with seasonal patterns typical of a coastal town experiencing heightened tourism and outdoor activity during summer. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 21 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the density of public spaces and events in Fareham. When scaled to the population of 115,428, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for every 175 residents, a rate that remains lower than the UK average. This suggests that while the area is not immune to seasonal fluctuations, its overall crime environment remains relatively stable. The absence of significant spikes in property crime, despite the summer influx, may indicate effective local policing or the absence of high-value targets in residential areas.