Total Crime Rate
121.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southampton Road area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Locks Heath , and the 41st highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Southampton Road (PO14 4PS) in the last 12 months was 121.1 per 1,000 residents and was 259.3% higher than the Locks Heath average (33.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 27 (≈ 65.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 87.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Southampton Road (PO14 4PS), the main crime hotspot is near The Hurdles. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Locks Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Hurdles | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Fern Way | Under investigation |
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