Total Crime Rate
28.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alton Grove area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Portchester Castle , and the 144th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Alton Grove (PO16 9NJ) in the last 12 months was 28.1 per 1,000 residents and was 37.7% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alton Grove (PO16 9NJ), the main crime hotspot is near Roman Grove. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 8 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 | Other crime | Olive Crescent | Under investigation |
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