Total Crime Rate
40.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brook Avenue area has the 15th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Hook-with-Warsash , and the 164th highest 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 Brook Avenue (SO31 9HP) in the last 12 months was 40.8 per 1,000 residents and was 19.4% higher than the Hook-with-Warsash average (34.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 28.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 111.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 153.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brook Avenue (SO31 9HP), the main crime hotspot is near Winnards Park. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hook-with-Warsash| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Brook Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Vine Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Winnards Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Winnards Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Winnards Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Winnards Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Winnards Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Winnards Park | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brook Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Brook Lane | Local resolution |
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