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Crime in Portchester

Portchester had 643 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 93 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 14 Fareham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 35% above the middle Fareham area. Crime was up 22% on the three months before.

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

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93crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 14Fareham rank1st is the highest rate
+22%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common285 in 3 months

Month by month

177 Mar 176 Apr 176 May 207 Jun 237 Jul 199 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence28544%
anti-social behaviour9515%
criminal damage589%
public order498%
shoplifting447%
theft376%
vehicle crime254%
other crime152%

Portchester against Fareham

TypePortchester per 1,000Middle Fareham areaChange
Violence41.228.4▲ 42%
Burglary11.4▼ 50%
Vehicle crime3.62.1▲ 108%
Anti-social behaviour13.713.7▲ 30%
Theft and robbery6.96.5▲ 33%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Port Solent279.5▲ 30%
Wymering187.7▲ 4%
Paulsgrove121.1▲ 15%
Fareham95.8▲ 9%
Portchester93▲ 22%
Tipner88.8▼ 11%
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 Portchester a safe area?

Portchester had about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 14 Fareham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Portchester?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (285), followed by anti-social behaviour (95) and criminal damage (58).