Crime Rate in Portland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portland

The total recorded crimes in Portland, Dorset, UK in April 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portland crime rate of 8.02 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-26.42% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (45.83% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
Portland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Easton Square with total crimes: 6
  • Chiswell 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 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 April 2025 the Portland has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 8.02 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Portland)CrimesRank (Portland)CrimesRank (Portland)
Melcombe Regis143 12,265 12,048 1
Wimborne Minster115 2881 7793 8
Dorchester West55 11980 41,017 3
Bridport71 61,101 3986 4
Radipole92 4835 8678 12
Westham89 5920 5928 5
Rodwell & Wyke56 10884 6896 6
Gillingham52 12724 11894 7
Shaftesbury Town71 7613 16615 18
Wareham62 8695 13651 13
Swanage41 15571 19774 9
Blandford52 13820 9746 10
Littlemoor & Preston60 9784 10697 11
Lytchett Matravers & Upton50 14705 12623 17
West Purbeck39 18653 15643 14
Chickerell35 23686 14635 15
Verwood39 19582 18633 16
Dorchester East40 16584 17535 19
Ferndown North39 17514 20483 20
Ferndown South38 20410 23392 22
Blackmore Vale36 22307 29407 21
Sherborne West25 30425 21246 31
Beacon37 21335 28327 24
Dorchester Poundbury32 25417 22283 27
West Moors & Three Legged Cross27 29390 25359 23
Corfe Mullen28 28398 24283 28
Sherborne Rural35 24193 39174 40
Lyme & Charmouth30 26369 27321 25
Charminster St Mary's20 32280 31316 26
St Leonards & St Ives18 35371 26283 29
Eggardon29 27230 34196 34
Winterborne North13 45273 32259 30
Sturminster Newton12 48297 30181 38
Yetminster23 31175 42190 36
Sherborne East20 33233 33211 32
Cranborne & Alderholt7 50203 36207 33
West Parley18 34167 45165 43
Crossways16 38167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne11 49214 35180 39
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants17 36198 38164 44
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East16 39191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale15 43200 37154 47
Winterborne & Broadmayne17 37150 48132 49
South East Purbeck15 40167 46169 41
Upwey & Broadwey15 42190 41168 42
Stalbridge & Marnhull15 41173 44153 48
Beaminster13 44174 43163 45
Chesil Bank12 46135 49162 46
Cranborne Chase12 47128 50103 50
Marshwood Vale5 5280 5292 51
Chalk Valleys5 5196 5166 52

Portland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20258
February 20259
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 202411
July 20243
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 482 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202539
March 202553
February 202525
January 202537
December 202429
November 202434
October 202440
September 202438
August 202434
July 202437
June 202474
May 202442

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20241

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
April 202535
March 202524
February 202523
January 202524
December 202411
November 202413
October 202431
September 202414
August 202428
July 202421
June 202464
May 202428

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202518
February 202510
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 202411
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 202428
May 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 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
May 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
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 202422
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
June 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
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Portland in April 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
2. Easton Square (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Chiswell (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Withies Croft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Grangecroft Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Windmill Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson4
7. Yeates Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Moorfield Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clarence Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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