Crime Rates at South Square, Knowle, Fareham, PO17 5FL

South Square area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Bishop's Waltham , and the 76th lowest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .

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 South Square (PO17 5FL) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 66.2% lower than the Bishop's Waltham average (56.9 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 Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 14.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around South Square (PO17 5FL), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 59 crimes here, including 49 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.