Crime Rates at Martlet Close, Lee-on-the-solent, PO13 8FP

Martlet Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Lee East , and the 114th lowest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Martlet Close (PO13 8FP) in the last 12 months was 50.0 per 1,000 residents and was 58.6% higher than the Lee East average (31.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 42.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Martlet Close (PO13 8FP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Albacore Close, where police recorded 21 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Rowan Close (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.