Crime Rates at Portland Way, Knowle, Fareham, PO17 5GN

Portland Way area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Bishop's Waltham , and the 151st highest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .

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 Portland Way (PO17 5GN) in the last 12 months was 46.1 per 1,000 residents and was 19.0% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 800.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 28.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 900.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 2.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Portland Way (PO17 5GN), 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.