Fareham vs Gosport West

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Fareham Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Gosport West Hampshire Constabulary

      Fareham vs Gosport West Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Fareham
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,859 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.3% trend
      32.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Gosport West
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,312 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fareham
      B Gosport West
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,859
      2,312
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,224
      2,402
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.3%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.7%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fareham
      B Gosport West
      Violent Crime
      1,288 ↑2%
      1,104 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      341 ↓15%
      275 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      128 ↓28%
      146 ↑21%
      Vehicle Crime
      57 ↓54%
      101 ↓2%
      Burglary
      68 ↓38%
      44 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      171 ↓29%
      163 ↓12%
      Drugs
      111 ↑29%
      81 ↑56%
      Public Order
      231 ↓26%
      208 ↓1%
      Robbery
      27 ↑108%
      13 ↑86%
      Shoplifting
      282 ↓8%
      54 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↓39%
      10 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      45 ↓8%
      35 ↑21%
      Possession of Weapons
      46 ↑7%
      33 ↑27%
      Other Crime
      50 ↓28%
      45 ↓27%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fareham safer than Gosport West?

      Fareham has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,859 crimes in the last 12 months. Gosport West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,312 crimes. Fareham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fareham vs Gosport West?

      Fareham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gosport West shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fareham and Gosport West?

      In Fareham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,288 incidents). In Gosport West, it is Violent Crime (1,104 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fareham and Gosport West?

      Fareham recorded 341 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gosport West recorded 275. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Fareham vs Gosport West?

      Violent crime in Fareham totalled 1,288 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,104 in Gosport West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fareham and Gosport West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fareham recorded 3,224 crimes (now 2,859, a change of -11.3%). Gosport West recorded 2,402 crimes previously (now 2,312, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fareham and Gosport West?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Fareham has a resolution rate of 32.7% and Gosport West has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fareham and Gosport West?

      Fareham falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Gosport West is covered by Hampshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Fareham and Gosport West?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Fareham or Gosport West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fareham and Gosport West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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