Crime Rate in Portsoken: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portsoken

The total recorded crimes in Portsoken, City of London, UK in February 2026 are around 159 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portsoken crime rate of 7.46 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 Feb were:

  • Other theft: (42) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-76.19% decrease)
Portsoken Crime Hotspots

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

  • India Street with total crimes: 48
  • Wentworth Street with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Portsoken)CrimesRank (Portsoken)CrimesRank (Portsoken)
WalbrookNA NA24,543 124,423 1
Farringdon WithoutNA NA7,992 27,248 2
CripplegateNA NA2,061 41,959 4
AldersgateNA NA206 5188 5

Portsoken Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (126 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 90 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (57 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In October 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (54 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 504 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202642
January 202633
December 202542
November 202557
October 202557
September 202524
August 202542
July 20259
June 202530
May 202569
April 202539
March 202524
February 202536

A total of 165 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 202612
December 202518
November 202524
October 202527
September 202518
August 20256
July 20253
June 202518
May 202512
April 20259
March 20253
February 202512

A total of 249 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 20269
December 202518
November 202521
October 202515
September 20256
August 202527
July 20256
June 20259
May 202530
April 202539
March 202524
February 202521

A total of 468 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202645
December 202527
November 202542
October 202542
September 202527
August 202542
July 20253
June 202566
May 202530
April 202539
March 202536
February 202539

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202621
October 20253
September 20253
August 20259
June 202515
May 202512
April 20256
March 20253

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
December 20256
November 20259
October 20256
September 20259
August 202512
July 20256
June 20253
May 202515
April 20253
March 20253
February 20259

A total of 645 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 2026126
December 202590
November 202518
October 20259
September 202533
August 202554
July 20259
June 202554
May 202551
April 202545
March 202575
February 202551

A total of 84 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20269
October 20259
September 20259
August 202515
June 20259
May 20256
April 20253
March 202512
February 20259

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 202618
December 20259
November 202518
October 20253
September 20256
August 20256
July 20253
June 20253
May 20259
April 20253
March 20256
February 202521

A total of 171 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202612
December 202518
November 202518
October 202512
September 202518
August 202512
July 20259
June 202512
May 202515
April 20259
March 20259
February 202518

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
October 20253
September 20253

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
April 20253
March 20253

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20256
October 20253
September 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 202521
February 202515

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 20259
October 20256
September 20259
August 202512
July 20253
June 20259
May 20256
March 20253
February 20253

High Crime Locations Portsoken in February 2026

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

1. India Street (Map)
Total48
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences9
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
2. Wentworth Street (Map)
Total18
Other theft9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Theft from the person6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
4. St Clare Street (Map)
Total12
Other theft3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Little Somerset Street (Map)
Total12
Other theft9
Shoplifting3
6. Little Somerset Street (Map)
Total12
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Artizan Street (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Theft from the person3
8. Harrow Place (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
9. Goring Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Portsoken Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft6

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