Total Crime Rate
30.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Priory Gardens area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Portchester Castle , and the 154th 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 New Priory Gardens (PO16 9UH) in the last 12 months was 30.3 per 1,000 residents and was 32.8% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New Priory Gardens (PO16 9UH), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 18 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 | Marlborough Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Marlborough Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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