Crime Rate in Portland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portland

The total recorded crimes in Portland, Dorset, UK in May 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portland crime rate of 6.64 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 Portland, encompassing approximately 13,846 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (10.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-31.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
Portland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Easton Square with total crimes: 8
  • South Way with total crimes: 5
  • Foundry Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Portland?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Portland reported a higher crime volume than the Dorset average, with 1,209 crimes compared to 476. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Portland witnessed more crimes than 50 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Portland experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dorset average, with 1,022 crimes compared to 446. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Portland witnessed more crimes than 50 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, Portland has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Portland Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Portland has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 10.11 ranking 3th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Portland crimes were 1,209. The crime rate of Portland in 2024 was 91.87 (year) or 7.66 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Portland were around 1,022 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.39 (year) or 7.28 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Portland)CrimesRank (Portland)CrimesRank (Portland)
Melcombe Regis177 12,265 12,048 1
Bridport113 21,101 3986 4
Dorchester West64 10980 41,017 3
Wimborne Minster83 4881 7793 8
Westham76 6920 5928 5
Shaftesbury Town78 5613 16615 18
Rodwell & Wyke63 11884 6896 6
Gillingham48 13724 11894 7
Radipole71 7835 8678 12
Littlemoor & Preston70 8784 10697 11
Swanage44 19571 19774 9
Blandford56 12820 9746 10
Ferndown North67 9514 20483 20
Lytchett Matravers & Upton45 18705 12623 17
Wareham43 20695 13651 13
West Purbeck40 22653 15643 14
Chickerell48 15686 14635 15
Dorchester East48 14584 17535 19
Verwood46 17582 18633 16
Beacon48 16335 28327 24
Blackmore Vale31 27307 29407 21
Sherborne West38 23425 21246 31
St Leonards & St Ives41 21371 26283 29
Ferndown South32 25410 23392 22
Dorchester Poundbury35 24417 22283 27
West Moors & Three Legged Cross31 26390 25359 23
Corfe Mullen30 28398 24283 28
Lyme & Charmouth20 34369 27321 25
Charminster St Mary's11 45280 31316 26
Upwey & Broadwey23 29190 41168 42
Winterborne North16 40273 32259 30
Sturminster Newton21 33297 30181 38
Cranborne & Alderholt22 30203 36207 33
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants22 31198 38164 44
Sherborne East16 41233 33211 32
Cranborne Chase21 32128 50103 50
Eggardon20 35230 34196 34
Crossways10 49167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne14 43214 35180 39
Yetminster13 44175 42190 36
Stalbridge & Marnhull19 36173 44153 48
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East15 42191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale17 39200 37154 47
Sherborne Rural19 37193 39174 40
Beaminster18 38174 43163 45
South East Purbeck9 50167 46169 41
West Parley11 46167 45165 43
Chesil Bank10 47135 49162 46
Winterborne & Broadmayne10 48150 48132 49
Marshwood Vale2 5280 5292 51
Chalk Valleys4 5196 5166 52

Portland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202539
March 202553
February 202525
January 202537
December 202429
November 202434
October 202440
September 202438
August 202434
July 202437

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202535
March 202524
February 202523
January 202524
December 202411
November 202413
October 202431
September 202414
August 202428
July 202421

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202518
February 202510
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 202411
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20258
February 20259
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 202411
July 20243

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 202422
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20246

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
September 20243
July 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
July 20243

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Portland in May 2025

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

1. Easton Square (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. South Way (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Foundry Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
4. Chiswell (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Church Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. St George'S Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Martin'S Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Coronation Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Avalanche Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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