Crime Rate in Portsoken: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portsoken

The total recorded crimes in Portsoken, City of London, UK in May 2025 are around 258 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portsoken crime rate of 12.10 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Portsoken, encompassing approximately 21,323 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other theft: (69) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
Portsoken Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 54
  • Little Somerset Street with total crimes: 33
  • Little Somerset Street with total crimes: 30

How safe is Portsoken?

To understand the safety of Portsoken, we need to analyze Portsoken crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to City of London:

    • In 2024, Portsoken demonstrated a lower crime volume than the City of London average, with 2754 crimes compared to 7511.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Portsoken had fewer crimes than the City of London average, with 2,586 crimes compared to 7,281. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in City of London, Portsoken has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Portsoken Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Portsoken has recorded 258 crimes with crime rate of 12.10 ranking 3th out of 4 in the City of London, UK

In 2024, the total Portsoken crimes were 2,754. The crime rate of Portsoken in 2024 was 129.15 (year) or 10.76 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the City of London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Portsoken were around 2,586 crimes with yearly crime rate of 121.27 (year) or 10.11 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the City of London.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Portsoken)CrimesRank (Portsoken)CrimesRank (Portsoken)
Walbrook1,653 124,543 124,423 1
Farringdon Without684 27,992 27,248 2
Cripplegate228 42,061 41,959 4
Aldersgate22 5206 5188 5

Portsoken Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (75 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 66 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (57 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (72 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 20246

A total of 81 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 202512
February 20259
January 20253
November 20246
October 20249
September 202412
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20253
March 20253
February 20259
January 202512
December 20246
November 202412
October 20249
September 202412
August 202412
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 582 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.77 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202539
March 202524
February 202536
January 202521
December 202472
November 202448
October 202454
September 202445
August 202415
July 202445
June 202472
May 202442

A total of 501 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202539
March 202536
February 202539
January 202536
December 202466
November 202424
October 202436
September 202445
August 202436
July 202433
June 202454
May 202427

A total of 327 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202539
March 202524
February 202521
January 202515
December 202421
November 202421
October 202436
September 202424
August 202427
July 20249
June 202430
May 202430

A total of 174 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20256
February 202521
January 202515
December 202418
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 202418
July 202415
June 202430
May 202424

A total of 117 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 20253
February 202512
January 20253
December 20249
November 202415
October 20249
September 20249
August 202412
July 202412
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 522 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202545
March 202575
February 202551
January 202542
December 202424
November 202457
October 202427
September 202415
August 202415
July 202430
June 202466
May 202424

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 202521
February 202515
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249
September 202421
August 202445
July 202412
June 202418
May 202418

A total of 192 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 20259
February 202518
January 202530
December 202415
November 20249
October 202412
September 20246
August 202415
July 202412
June 202418
May 202424

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20253
January 20253
November 20249
October 20246
September 20246
August 202412
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
November 20243
September 20243
June 202412

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
June 20246
May 20246

High Crime Locations Portsoken in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Portsoken postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total54
Shoplifting24
Other theft15
Theft from the person9
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
2. Little Somerset Street (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting21
Burglary3
Public order3
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Little Somerset Street (Map)
Total30
Other theft15
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs3
Public order3
4. India Street (Map)
Total21
Public order6
Theft from the person6
Burglary3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Artizan Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
6. Wentworth Street (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Cutler Street (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Burglary3
Theft from the person3
8. America Square (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
9. Strype Street (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Houndsditch (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Burglary3

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