Crime in Fareham: statistics, rates and trends
3,258 crimes were recorded in Fareham in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,367), anti-social behaviour (445) and shoplifting (353) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 587th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Fareham | Fareham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,258 | 7,052 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.3 | 61.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 40,083 | 115,428 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fareham peaked in the year to August 2018 (3,830 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (3,211). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,258 | 81.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,277 | 81.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,322 | 82.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,332 | 83.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,698 | 92.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,211 | 80.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,353 | 83.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,769 | 94.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,830 | 95.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 311 |
| July 2026 | 340 |
| June 2026 | 250 |
| May 2026 | 237 |
| April 2026 | 285 |
| March 2026 | 284 |
| February 2026 | 259 |
| January 2026 | 266 |
| December 2025 | 219 |
| November 2025 | 282 |
| October 2025 | 272 |
| September 2025 | 253 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (68% below) and burglary (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 93 to 133 and robbery rose from 21 to 30, while bicycle theft fell from 61 to 29 and vehicle crime fell from 89 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,367 | 34.1 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 445 | 11.1 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 353 | 8.8 | 8.5 | +17% |
| Public order | 274 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 215 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Other theft | 161 | 4.0 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Drugs | 133 | 3.3 | 3.3 | +43% |
| Burglary | 73 | 1.8 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 1.6 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Other crime | 59 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 40 | 1.0 | 1.0 | -26% |
| Robbery | 30 | 0.7 | 1.4 | +43% |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 0.7 | 0.8 | -52% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Fareham; the highest is Portsmouth (119.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Denmead (36.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fareham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1,155 | 44.9 | -45% |
| Locks Heath | 1,925 | 53.5 | -34% |
| Whiteley | 657 | 64.6 | -21% |
| Gosport | 5,937 | 85.8 | +5% |
| Portsmouth | 27,549 | 119.9 | +47% |
| Bursledon | 493 | 67.4 | -17% |
| Denmead | 192 | 36.7 | -55% |
| Hedge End | 1,356 | 57.9 | -29% |
Of the 6 areas within Fareham, Fareham Town had the highest crime rate (198.6 per 1,000) and Uplands & Funtley the lowest (31.8), 6 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fareham Town | Neighbourhood | 6,304 | 1,252 | 198.6 |
| Fareham Park | Neighbourhood | 7,280 | 607 | 83.4 |
| Fort Fareham | Neighbourhood | 9,046 | 694 | 76.7 |
| Wallington & Downend | Neighbourhood | 7,510 | 369 | 49.1 |
| Avenue | Neighbourhood | 6,222 | 249 | 40.0 |
| Uplands & Funtley | Neighbourhood | 5,379 | 171 | 31.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Fareham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (566).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 566 |
| On or near Supermarket | 185 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 159 |
| On or near West Street | 80 |
| On or near Portland Street | 59 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 55 |
| On or near Russell Place | 48 |
| On or near Valentine Close | 42 |
| On or near Craigbank Court | 40 |
| On or near Nashe Way | 40 |
Of the 2,813 crimes in Fareham with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 445 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,116 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 858 | 30.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 275 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 159 | 5.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 126 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 82 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 41 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 40 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 27 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 27 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Fareham has an estimated population of 40,083 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fareham average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Fareham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fareham a safe place to live?
Fareham recorded 81.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 587th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Fareham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,367 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (445).
Is crime in Fareham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fareham was almost unchanged on the year before: 3,258 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,277 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fareham?
About 40,083 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fareham?
Fareham is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.