Total Crime Rate
114.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
55.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026St Thomas Close area has the 11th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Fareham Town , and the 42nd highest crime rate of 356 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 St Thomas Close (PO16 7BZ) in the last 12 months was 114.2 per 1,000 residents and was 31.4% lower than the Fareham Town average (166.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 55.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -4.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Thomas Close (PO16 7BZ), the main crime hotspot is near The Gardens. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fareham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Wallington Hill | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | The Gardens | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | The Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Southampton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | St Thomas Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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