Crime Rates at Widgeon Close, Gosport, PO12 4JG

Widgeon Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Brockhurst & Privett , and the 78th lowest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Widgeon Close (PO12 4JG) in the last 12 months was 37.4 per 1,000 residents and was 47.4% lower 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 6 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 ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -56.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Widgeon Close (PO12 4JG), the main crime hotspot is near Felicia Close. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.