Total Crime Rate
121.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Talbot 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 Talbot Road (PO15 5AP) 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 Talbot Road (PO15 5AP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Jacaranda Close, where police recorded 29 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Park Cottage Drive (14 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Locks Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Talbot Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Park Cottage Drive | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park Cottage Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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