Fareham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Fareham's crime picture in September 2025, contributing 42.9% of all reported crimes. The area's overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents places it 37.8% below the UK average of 7.4, reflecting a consistently lower risk profile compared to national trends. This pattern aligns with Fareham's character as a mixed urban-suburban district with a strong retail and educational presence, which may influence crime dynamics. The dominance of violent crime—226 incidents—contrasts with the UK average for this category, where violence and sexual offences occur at 2.6 per 1,000 (22% below Fareham's 2.0). This discrepancy could stem from local factors, such as the concentration of nightlife areas or the impact of university freshers' week, which typically begins in late September. Seasonal context also plays a role: as nights draw in, increased social activity in the evenings may heighten opportunities for violent incidents. Meanwhile, property crimes remain relatively low, with shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) both significantly below UK averages. These figures suggest that Fareham's retail environment, while active, may benefit from effective local policing or community initiatives that deter theft. The area's lower crime rate compared to the UK average persists across most categories, except for possession of weapons, which is 43% above the national benchmark. This anomaly may reflect a specific local trend, though further data would be needed to confirm its causes. Overall, the crime profile in Fareham continues to reflect a lower-risk environment, though the prominence of violent crime highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-impact areas.

September 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with anti-social behaviour surging by 2400% (from 3 to 75 incidents) and public order offences rising by 110.5% (from 19 to 40). These increases, while significant, occurred alongside a 56% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 514 to 226—a reduction that may be linked to the start of the academic year, as university students return to campus and community-focused activities shift focus. The category of possession of weapons experienced an 84.1% decline, falling from 44 to 7, marking a notable improvement in this area. This reduction could be attributed to enhanced policing efforts in high-risk zones or the natural seasonal ebb of related incidents. Fareham's performance against the UK average also reveals striking contrasts: while violence and sexual offences remain 22% below the national rate, anti-social behaviour is 40% below the UK average. This suggests that Fareham's community policing strategies may be particularly effective in addressing disruptive behaviour. However, the area's significantly lower rates for shoplifting (51% below UK average) and vehicle crime (75% below) highlight the success of targeted interventions in retail and transportation hubs. For residents, the 56% decline in violence and sexual offences offers a tangible reassurance, though the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour underscores the need for ongoing community engagement to address root causes.

Fareham's crime rate in September 2025 (4.6 per 1,000) represents a 9.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.0, indicating a continued downward trend. This reduction is reflected in daily crime statistics, with 18 crimes reported per day on average—a figure that, while not negligible, suggests manageable levels of activity for a local authority district. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 219 residents, a ratio that places Fareham well below the UK average in terms of exposure. With a population of 115,428, this monthly exposure figure translates to a relatively low probability of encountering crime for any individual resident. The comparison to the UK average is particularly striking in categories like shoplifting, where Fareham's rate is 51% below the national benchmark, and vehicle crime, which is 75% lower. These disparities may be attributed to Fareham's suburban layout, which reduces opportunities for certain types of crime compared to more densely populated urban areas. However, the area's higher rate of possession of weapons (43% above UK average) remains an outlier, suggesting that local factors—such as specific community dynamics or policing priorities—may influence this category differently. For residents, the combination of a declining overall rate and a lower risk profile compared to the UK average provides a positive outlook, though the persistence of violent crime and anti-social behaviour indicates areas for continued focus.