Crime Rates at Chaucer Close, Fareham, PO16 7PD

Chaucer Close area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Avenue , and the 87th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Chaucer Close (PO16 7PD) in the last 12 months was 17.8 per 1,000 residents and was 57.1% lower than the Avenue average (41.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chaucer Close (PO16 7PD), the main crime hotspot is near Craigbank Court. Police recorded 46 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.