Total Crime Rate
16.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Metcalfe Avenue area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Hill Head , and the 80th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
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 Metcalfe Avenue (PO14 2HY) in the last 12 months was 16.7 per 1,000 residents and was 49.5% lower than the Hill Head average (33.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Metcalfe Avenue (PO14 2HY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near May'S Lane, where police recorded 2 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Queens Crescent (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hill Head| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pinewood Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Oakdown Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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