Total Crime Rate
7.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Home Rule Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Locks Heath , and the 20th 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 Home Rule Road (SO31 6LG) in the last 12 months was 7.9 per 1,000 residents and was 76.4% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Home Rule Road (SO31 6LG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Locks Road, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near St Cuthberts Lane (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Locks Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Chimes | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Church Close | — |
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