Total Crime Rate
50.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hoverfly 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 Hoverfly Close (PO13 8FX) 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 Hoverfly Close (PO13 8FX), the main crime hotspot is near Albacore Close. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lee East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Martlet Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | David Newberry Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hoverfly Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hoverfly Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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