Total Crime Rate
48.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hatherley Crescent area has the 20th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Portchester Castle , and the 134th highest 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 Hatherley Crescent (PO16 9TW) in the last 12 months was 48.3 per 1,000 residents and was 7.3% 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 Robbery with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 39.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 214.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hatherley Crescent (PO16 9TW), the main crime hotspot is near Ashtead Close. Police recorded 11 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 | Stoneleigh Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stoneleigh Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Southfields | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stoneleigh Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Winnham Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Southfields | Under investigation |
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