Total Crime Rate
10.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Newton Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Hill Head , and the 30th 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 Newton Close (PO14 3LF) in the last 12 months was 10.1 per 1,000 residents and was 69.5% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , down -25.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Newton Close (PO14 3LF), the main crime hotspot is near Foster Close. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hill Head| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Anzac Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Foster Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oakcroft Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Mary'S Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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