Total Crime Rate
114.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Old Turnpike area has the 11th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Fareham Town , and the 49th 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 Old Turnpike (PO16 7HB) in the last 12 months was 114.2 per 1,000 residents and was 29.3% lower than the Fareham Town average (161.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 52.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Old Turnpike (PO16 7HB), the main crime hotspot is near St Thomas Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fareham Town| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Southampton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Tollgate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Tollgate | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Southampton Road | — |
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