Total Crime Rate
34.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Castle Street area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Portchester Castle , and the 180th 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 Castle Street (PO16 9QQ) in the last 12 months was 34.2 per 1,000 residents and was 24.1% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Castle Street (PO16 9QQ), the main crime hotspot is near Cow Lane. Police recorded 9 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 | Castle Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | York Gardens | Under investigation |
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