Total Crime Rate
20.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Leith Avenue area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Portchester Castle , and the 106th 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 Leith Avenue (PO16 8HN) in the last 12 months was 20.6 per 1,000 residents and was 54.2% lower than the Portchester Castle average (45.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Leith Avenue (PO16 8HN), the main crime hotspot is near Seaview Avenue. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Portchester Castle| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Seaview Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Seaview Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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