Crime Rates at Joslin Close, Gosport, PO12 1GD

Joslin Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Forton , and the 22nd highest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Joslin Close (PO12 1GD) in the last 12 months was 231.2 per 1,000 residents and was 94.9% higher than the Forton average (118.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 27 (≈ 156.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 8.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Joslin Close (PO12 1GD), the main crime hotspot is near Salt Meat Lane. Police recorded 67 crimes here, including 52 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.