Crime Rate in Portsoken: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portsoken

The total recorded crimes in Portsoken, City of London, UK in March 2025 are around 222 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portsoken crime rate of 10.41 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (75) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Portsoken Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 51
  • Little Somerset Street with total crimes: 24
  • Little Somerset Street with total crimes: 21

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 March 2025 the Portsoken has recorded 222 crimes with crime rate of 10.41 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (City of London)CrimesRank (City of London)CrimesRank (City of London)
Walbrook1,647 124,543 124,423 1
Farringdon Without714 27,992 27,248 2
Cripplegate144 42,061 41,959 4
Aldersgate19 5206 5188 5

Portsoken Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (39 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 498 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20243
September 20243
June 202412

A total of 513 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202536
January 202521
December 202472
November 202448
October 202454
September 202445
August 202415
July 202445
June 202472
May 202442
April 202439

A total of 444 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202575
February 202551
January 202542
December 202424
November 202457
October 202427
September 202415
August 202415
July 202430
June 202466
May 202424
April 202418

A total of 270 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202521
January 202515
December 202421
November 202421
October 202436
September 202424
August 202427
July 20249
June 202430
May 202430
April 202412

A total of 177 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202515
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249
September 202421
August 202445
July 202412
June 202418
May 202418
April 202436

A total of 186 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total51
Shoplifting45
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person3
2. Little Somerset Street (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
3. Little Somerset Street (Map)
Total21
Theft from the person9
Shoplifting6
Burglary3
Robbery3
4. India Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
Other theft3
5. Strype Street (Map)
Total12
Other theft9
Theft from the person3
6. Minories (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Haydon Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
8. Gravel Lane (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
9. Harrow Place (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Theft from the person3
10. Wentworth Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person3

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