Total Crime Rate
74.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Posbrook Lane area has the 25th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Avenue , and the 77th 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 Posbrook Lane (PO14 4EY) in the last 12 months was 74.9 per 1,000 residents and was 80.5% higher than the Avenue average (41.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 32.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 68.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Posbrook Lane (PO14 4EY), the main crime hotspot is near Hewett Close. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Avenue| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bellfield | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lower Bellfield | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Coach Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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