Total Crime Rate
50.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Castle Street area has the 18th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Portchester Castle , and the 130th 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 Castle Street (PO16 9PZ) in the last 12 months was 50.2 per 1,000 residents and was 11.3% higher 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 39.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Castle Street (PO16 9PZ), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 15 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 | York Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Olive Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Castle Street | Under investigation |
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