Total Crime Rate
41.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Seaway Grove area has the 25th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Portchester Castle , and the 157th highest 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 Seaway Grove (PO16 9HZ) in the last 12 months was 41.8 per 1,000 residents and was 7.2% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 38.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Seaway Grove (PO16 9HZ), the main crime hotspot is near Norgett Way. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Norgett Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Harbour View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Carberry Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marlborough Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Marlborough Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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