Priority 3 : Strong, Safe and Healthy Communities

Fareham is a safe place to live, and our residents are generally healthier than most other areas in the country.

Overall crime levels are low when compared to similar Boroughs in Hampshire and life expectancy is higher than the national average. Deprivation levels across the Borough are generally very low, but we are aware that there are some small pockets of deprivation.

Community leadership is a role the Council takes seriously. Officers regularly take part in emergency planning training to ensure we are prepared for difficult situations, should they arise. Never was this role more important than during the Covid-19 pandemic. Throughout these difficult times it was amazing to see the strength of Fareham's community spirit.

We know it is important to local people that we celebrate existing and new communities within the Borough. In this Strategy we have included projects that will see new community facilities installed across the Borough to help communities stay healthy and develop a sense of connectedness.

Learn more about how we will enable and maintain strong, safe and healthy communities (6 MB).