Ward · PortsmouthUpdated March 2026Source: Police.ukfilter_list Criminal Damage & Arson
Crime Hotspots in Nelson
Street-level crime hotspots for Nelson ward in Portsmouth. Showing Criminal Damage & Arson incidents only.
Crime Rate
136.8
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#13
of 14 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+19.6%
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 2 locationsCriminal Damage & Arson Hotspots
1
2 On or near Parking Area
2
2 On or near Smeaton Street
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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 →