Total Crime Rate
64.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Park Cottage Drive area has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Locks Heath , and the 96th 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 Park Cottage Drive (PO15 5FD) in the last 12 months was 64.0 per 1,000 residents and was 89.9% 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 27 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 29 (≈ 43.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 61.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Park Cottage Drive (PO15 5FD), the main crime hotspot is near Park Cottage Drive. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 14 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Smeaton Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Orpine Close | 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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