Ward · PortsmouthUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Charles Dickens
Street-level crime hotspots for Charles Dickens ward in Portsmouth.
Crime Rate
135.0
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#12
of 14 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+39.5%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
34 On or near Parking Area
Violence and sexual offences: 17 Drugs: 9 Criminal damage and arson: 5
2
30 On or near Guildhall Walk
Violence and sexual offences: 10 Shoplifting: 9 Anti-social behaviour: 4
3
24 On or near Shopping Area
Shoplifting: 8 Violence and sexual offences: 8 Anti-social behaviour: 5
4
16 On or near Parking Area
Anti-social behaviour: 16
5
10 On or near Buckingham Street
Shoplifting: 7 Anti-social behaviour: 2 Bicycle theft: 1
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →