Ward · PortsmouthUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Nelson
Street-level crime hotspots for Nelson ward in Portsmouth.
Crime Rate
137.2
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#13
of 14 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+7.9%
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
20 On or near Supermarket
Shoplifting: 14 Public order: 3 Vehicle crime: 2
2
8 On or near Flying Bull Close
Violence and sexual offences: 5 Shoplifting: 3
3
8 On or near Petrol Station
Shoplifting: 8
4
6 On or near St Marks Road
Violence and sexual offences: 6
5
5 On or near Heathfield Road
Drugs: 2 Public order: 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 April 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →