Crime in Locks Heath: statistics, rates and trends
1,925 crimes were recorded in Locks Heath in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Locks Heath
- Questions about crime in Locks Heath
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (797), anti-social behaviour (267) and public order (170) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,087th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Locks Heath | Fareham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,925 | 7,052 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.5 | 61.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 35,982 | 115,428 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Locks Heath peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,997 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,726). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,925 | 53.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,778 | 49.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,726 | 48.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,934 | 53.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,966 | 54.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,844 | 51.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,814 | 50.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,823 | 50.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,997 | 55.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 165 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (59% below) and shoplifting (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 41 to 64 and anti-social behaviour rose from 181 to 267.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 797 | 22.1 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 267 | 7.4 | 15.4 | +48% |
| Public order | 170 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 144 | 4.0 | 8.5 | -11% |
| Other theft | 127 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 119 | 3.3 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 2.6 | 5.0 | +28% |
| Burglary | 64 | 1.8 | 3.6 | +56% |
| Drugs | 48 | 1.3 | 3.3 | +37% |
| Other crime | 39 | 1.1 | 2.1 | +15% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Locks Heath; the highest is Netley (82.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Lee-on-the-Solent (44.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Locks Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteley | 657 | 64.6 | +21% |
| Bursledon | 493 | 67.4 | +26% |
| Fareham | 3,258 | 81.3 | +52% |
| Netley | 638 | 82.8 | +55% |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1,155 | 44.9 | -16% |
| Hedge End | 1,356 | 57.9 | +8% |
| Holbury | 482 | 62.4 | +17% |
| Blackfield and Langley | 346 | 56.2 | +5% |
Of the 5 areas within Locks Heath, Titchfield had the highest crime rate (65.4 per 1,000) and Locks Heath the lowest (40.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titchfield | Neighbourhood | 6,251 | 409 | 65.4 |
| Park Gate | Neighbourhood | 7,229 | 445 | 61.6 |
| Titchfield Common | Neighbourhood | 8,968 | 485 | 54.1 |
| Hook-with-Warsash | Neighbourhood | 7,115 | 313 | 44.0 |
| Locks Heath | Neighbourhood | 7,882 | 319 | 40.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 23% of the crime recorded in Locks Heath over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (68).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 68 |
| On or near Ilex Crescent | 62 |
| On or near Parking Area | 55 |
| On or near Southampton Road | 55 |
| On or near Locks Road | 54 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Louis Road | 32 |
| On or near Noble Road | 26 |
| On or near Witherbed Lane | 26 |
| On or near Whiteway Mews | 25 |
Of the 1,658 crimes in Locks Heath with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 267 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 683 | 41.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 508 | 30.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 178 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 84 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Locks Heath has an estimated population of 35,982 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.3%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.9%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Locks Heath average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Locks Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Locks Heath a safe place to live?
Locks Heath recorded 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,087th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Locks Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 797 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (267).
Is crime in Locks Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Locks Heath was up 8% on the year before: 1,925 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,778 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Locks Heath?
About 35,982 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Locks Heath?
Locks Heath 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.