Crime Rate in Portland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portland

The total recorded crimes in Portland, Dorset, UK in February 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portland crime rate of 5.71 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-32.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Portland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Road with total crimes: 9
  • Withies Croft with total crimes: 7
  • Easton Square with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Portland has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 6.43 ranking 2th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dorset)CrimesRank (Dorset)CrimesRank (Dorset)
Melcombe Regis152 12,265 12,048 1
Dorchester West56 8980 41,017 3
Bridport67 31,101 3986 4
Westham66 4920 5928 5
Rodwell & Wyke66 5884 6896 6
Wimborne Minster57 6881 7793 8
Gillingham50 9724 11894 7
West Purbeck57 7653 15643 14
Radipole37 12835 8678 12
Swanage27 24571 19774 9
Blandford33 16820 9746 10
Littlemoor & Preston41 10784 10697 11
Chickerell37 11686 14635 15
Lytchett Matravers & Upton26 25705 12623 17
Wareham35 14695 13651 13
Dorchester East36 13584 17535 19
Verwood35 15582 18633 16
Shaftesbury Town32 19613 16615 18
Corfe Mullen33 17398 24283 28
St Leonards & St Ives33 18371 26283 29
Ferndown North25 26514 20483 20
West Moors & Three Legged Cross29 20390 25359 23
Blackmore Vale29 21307 29407 21
Sherborne West16 34425 21246 31
Ferndown South19 30410 23392 22
Dorchester Poundbury19 31417 22283 27
Sherborne Rural28 22193 39174 40
Sturminster Newton27 23297 30181 38
Beacon24 27335 28327 24
Lyme & Charmouth15 35369 27321 25
Charminster St Mary's14 36280 31316 26
Winterborne North20 28273 32259 30
Stalbridge & Marnhull19 29173 44153 48
Sherborne East10 41233 33211 32
Yetminster17 32175 42190 36
Cranborne & Alderholt6 48203 36207 33
Eggardon17 33230 34196 34
Crossways8 46167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne9 44214 35180 39
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East8 47191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale5 50200 37154 47
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants13 37198 38164 44
West Parley13 38167 45165 43
Marshwood Vale11 3980 5292 51
South East Purbeck11 40167 46169 41
Upwey & Broadwey10 42190 41168 42
Beaminster9 43174 43163 45
Chesil Bank8 45135 49162 46
Winterborne & Broadmayne6 49150 48132 49
Cranborne Chase4 52128 50103 50
Chalk Valleys5 5196 5166 52

Portland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242
March 20241

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 202411
July 20243
June 202416
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 472 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202525
January 202537
December 202429
November 202434
October 202440
September 202438
August 202434
July 202437
June 202474
May 202442
April 202442
March 202440

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
March 20242

A total of 316 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202524
December 202411
November 202413
October 202431
September 202414
August 202428
July 202421
June 202464
May 202428
April 202427
March 202432

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 202411
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 202428
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 202422
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20246
June 202418
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Portland in February 2025

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

1. Park Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
2. Withies Croft (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
3. Easton Square (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
4. South Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Moorfield Road (Map)
Total5
Public order5
6. Shepherds Croft (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Shortlands (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Foundry Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Lady Mead Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Tillycombe Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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