Total Crime Rate
54.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cecil Gardens area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Locks Heath , and the 116th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cecil Gardens (SO31 7NQ) in the last 12 months was 54.6 per 1,000 residents and was 62.1% higher than the Locks Heath average (33.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 21.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 28.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cecil Gardens (SO31 7NQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Brook Lane, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Battle Close (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 | Anti-social behaviour | Battle Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parklands | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Fell Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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