Total Crime Rate
23.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Quay Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Elson , and the 40th lowest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Quay Lane (PO12 4LJ) in the last 12 months was 23.2 per 1,000 residents and was 69.6% lower than the Elson average (76.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Quay Lane (PO12 4LJ), the main crime hotspot is near Findon Road. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Elson| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Naish Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blenheim Gardens | Under investigation |
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