Total Crime Rate
15.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Crawford Drive area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Avenue , and the 69th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Crawford Drive (PO16 7RN) in the last 12 months was 15.6 per 1,000 residents and was 62.4% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Crawford Drive (PO16 7RN), the main crime hotspot is near Longstaff Gardens. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Avenue| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Longstaff Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Beaufort Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beaufort Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Longstaff Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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