Total Crime Rate
33.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sunnyside area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Locks Heath , and the 170th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
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 Sunnyside (SO31 6BL) in the last 12 months was 33.3 per 1,000 residents and was 1.1% lower than the Locks Heath average (33.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 700.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 33.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 800.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sunnyside (SO31 6BL), the main crime hotspot is near Tillingbourn. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 9 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 | Drugs | The Pastures | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Pastures | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tillingbourn | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tillingbourn | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ryecroft | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ryecroft | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hertsfield | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hertsfield | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wellsmoor | — |
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