Locks Heath Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Locks Heath’s overall crime rate in September 2023 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 41.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast with the national figure highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile, a trend consistent with its status as a built-up area within Fareham, where community cohesion and local policing may contribute to reduced criminal activity. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (43.5% of total incidents), followed by public order (10.7%) and criminal damage and arson (10.1%). These categories collectively reflect the social and environmental dynamics of a residential area, where interpersonal conflicts and property-related disputes appear to be more prevalent than theft or burglary. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and the start of the academic year—may have influenced crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour incidents dropping by 50% compared to the previous month. This decline could be linked to the structured routines of students and families. Conversely, the sharp rise in drug-related offences, which surged from one to five cases, may indicate a shift in illicit activity that deserves closer attention. The overall crime rate’s significant gap from the UK average suggests that Locks Heath’s built environment, policing strategies, or socio-economic factors are creating a distinct crime profile, one that diverges from the national norm in both volume and composition.

September 2023 saw sharp increases in drug-related offences, with a 400% rise from one to five incidents, and vehicle crime, which jumped 300% from three to 12 cases. These spikes contrast with declines in anti-social behaviour (down 50%) and shoplifting (down 45.5%), suggesting shifting patterns in local criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.5% of all crimes, maintaining their position as the most common category.0 per 1,000 remains 27% below the UK average. Public order offences also fell significantly, with a 19% deficit compared to the national average. The 78% shortfall in anti-social behaviour rates compared to the UK average is particularly striking, possibly reflecting the impact of the new school term in September. Residents may find the 50% drop in shoplifting incidents noteworthy, as it suggests a potential reduction in retail-related crime during the back-to-school period.

Locks Heath's crime rate in September 2023 rose by 14.9% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.1 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately six crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 213 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low by UK standards, underscores the relatively sparse nature of crime in Locks Heath compared to the national average. With a population of 35,722, the area’s crime statistics suggest a stable but not entirely static environment, where fluctuations in specific crime categories—such as the sharp rise in drugs-related offences—can influence overall trends. The 1-in-213 monthly exposure figure is particularly noteworthy for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of how frequently crime intersects with everyday life in this built-up area within Fareham.