Total Crime Rate
68.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lapthorn Close area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Bridgemary , and the 124th highest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lapthorn Close (PO13 0SR) in the last 12 months was 68.6 per 1,000 residents and was 25.4% lower than the Bridgemary average (91.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 28.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -65.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lapthorn Close (PO13 0SR), the main crime hotspot is near James Close. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bridgemary| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | James Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Henry Cort Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | James Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lapthorn Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | James Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | James Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | James Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | James Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | James Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Ferndale Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Wycote Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Henry Cort Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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