Crime in Locks Heath: statistics, rates and trends
1,926 crimes were recorded in Locks Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Locks Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Locks Heath
- Types of crime in Locks Heath
- Locks Heath compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Locks Heath
- Streets with the most crime in Locks Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Locks Heath
- Population and deprivation in Locks Heath
- Questions about crime in Locks Heath
- About this data
1,926 crimes were recorded in Locks Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 882 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Locks Heath has the 1,101st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Locks Heath | Fareham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,926 | 6,986 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.5 | 60.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 35,982 | 115,428 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Locks Heath was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,044 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,725). Over the whole period it fell 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,926 | 53.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,759 | 48.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,725 | 47.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,949 | 54.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,016 | 56.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,830 | 50.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,824 | 50.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,756 | 48.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,044 | 56.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 224 |
| June 2026 | 196 |
| May 2026 | 197 |
| April 2026 | 151 |
| March 2026 | 144 |
| February 2026 | 164 |
| January 2026 | 150 |
| December 2025 | 117 |
| November 2025 | 133 |
| October 2025 | 132 |
| September 2025 | 152 |
| August 2025 | 166 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Locks Heath over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+43%) and burglary (+28%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-28%) and other theft (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 882 | 24.5 | 0.72 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 238 | 6.6 | 0.43 | +18% |
| Public order | 158 | 4.4 | 0.66 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 130 | 3.6 | 0.44 | -28% |
| Other theft | 116 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 112 | 3.1 | 0.46 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 2.4 | 0.49 | +14% |
| Burglary | 55 | 1.5 | 0.43 | +28% |
| Drugs | 43 | 1.2 | 0.37 | +23% |
| Other crime | 36 | 1.0 | 0.47 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 0.8 | 0.86 | +43% |
| Robbery | 16 | 0.4 | 0.33 | +129% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.4 | 0.51 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -11% |
Violence and sexual offences in Locks Heath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Locks Heath recorded 882 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 45.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Locks Heath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Locks Heath recorded 238 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Locks Heath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Locks Heath recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Locks Heath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Locks Heath recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Locks Heath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Locks Heath recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Locks Heath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Locks Heath recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Locks Heath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Locks Heath recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Locks Heath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Locks Heath recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Locks Heath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Locks Heath recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Locks Heath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Locks Heath recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Locks Heath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Locks Heath recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Locks Heath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Locks Heath recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Locks Heath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Locks Heath recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Locks Heath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Locks Heath recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Locks Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Locks Heath.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Locks Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteley | 667 | 65.5 | +22% |
| Bursledon | 502 | 68.6 | +28% |
| Fareham | 3,189 | 79.6 | +49% |
| Netley | 626 | 81.3 | +52% |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1,137 | 44.2 | -17% |
| Hedge End | 1,332 | 56.9 | +6% |
| Holbury | 471 | 61.0 | +14% |
| Blackfield and Langley | 347 | 56.4 | +5% |
5 areas within Locks Heath, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Park Gate had the highest rate (63.5 per 1,000) and Locks Heath the lowest (41.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Gate | Neighbourhood | 7,229 | 459 | 63.5 |
| Titchfield | Neighbourhood | 6,251 | 392 | 62.7 |
| Titchfield Common | Neighbourhood | 8,968 | 484 | 54.0 |
| Hook-with-Warsash | Neighbourhood | 7,115 | 312 | 43.9 |
| Locks Heath | Neighbourhood | 7,882 | 323 | 41.0 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Locks Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 69 |
| On or near Ilex Crescent | 64 |
| On or near Locks Road | 62 |
| On or near Parking Area | 54 |
| On or near Southampton Road | 45 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Louis Road | 30 |
| On or near Noble Road | 27 |
| On or near Addison Road | 26 |
| On or near Whiteway Mews | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Locks Heath over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 684 | 35.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 483 | 25.1% |
| Not recorded | 238 | 12.4% |
| Under investigation | 203 | 10.5% |
| Local resolution | 84 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 80 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 3.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 40 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
Locks Heath has an estimated population of 35,982. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Locks Heath sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Locks Heath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Locks Heath a safe place to live?
Locks Heath recorded 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Locks Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 882 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (238).
Is crime in Locks Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Locks Heath was up 9% on the year before: 1,926 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,759 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Locks Heath?
Locks Heath is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Locks Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.