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Crime in Fareham

Fareham had 821 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 95.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 14 Fareham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% above the middle Fareham area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

PO16, Fareham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Fareham

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95.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 14Fareham rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common298 in 3 months

Month by month

266 Mar 270 Apr 218 May 233 Jun 315 Jul 273 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Fareham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence29836%
anti-social behaviour12615%
shoplifting11314%
public order8110%
theft506%
criminal damage425%
drugs314%
vehicle crime202%

Fareham against Fareham

TypeFareham per 1,000Middle Fareham areaChange
Violence34.828.40%
Burglary1.91.40%
Vehicle crime2.32.1▲ 33%
Anti-social behaviour14.713.7▲ 12%
Theft and robbery86.5▲ 15%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Fareham95.8▲ 9%
Portchester93▲ 22%
Catisfield89.4▲ 89%
Titchfield69▲ 14%
Stubbington66.8▲ 30%
Funtley25.5▼ 31%
Southwick19.6–
See every Fareham area ranked on the crime in Fareham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Fareham a safe area?

Fareham had about 95.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 14 Fareham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Fareham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (298), followed by anti-social behaviour (126) and shoplifting (113).