Crime Rates at Vernon Close, Gosport, PO12 3NU

Vernon Close area has the 16th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Brockhurst & Privett , and the 76th highest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Vernon Close (PO12 3NU) in the last 12 months was 107.5 per 1,000 residents and was 51.2% higher than the Brockhurst & Privett average (71.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 60.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 68.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 4.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Vernon Close (PO12 3NU), the main crime hotspot is near Cottage Grove. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.