Total Crime Rate
58.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Vicarage Lane area has the 8th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Hill Head , and the 110th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
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 Vicarage Lane (PO14 2JU) in the last 12 months was 58.6 per 1,000 residents and was 77.0% higher than the Hill Head average (33.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 12 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Vicarage Lane (PO14 2JU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Upper Old Street, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Robins Close (5 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Anzac Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Paddock | Under investigation |
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