Total Crime Rate
13.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Old Common area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Locks Heath , and the 53rd 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 Old Common (SO31 6AW) in the last 12 months was 13.1 per 1,000 residents and was 61.2% lower than the Locks Heath average (33.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 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). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Old Common (SO31 6AW), the main crime hotspot is near High Oaks Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Locks Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Battle Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parklands | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Fell Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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