Crime Rate in Portland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portland

The total recorded crimes in Portland, Dorset, UK in July 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portland crime rate of 6.72 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (13.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Portland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Grove Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lady Mead Close with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Portland has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 6.72 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Portland)CrimesRank (Portland)CrimesRank (Portland)
Melcombe Regis195 12,265 12,048 1
West Purbeck113 2653 15643 14
Dorchester West62 12980 41,017 3
Bridport99 41,101 3986 4
Rodwell & Wyke104 3884 6896 6
Westham94 5920 5928 5
Gillingham53 16724 11894 7
Wimborne Minster88 7881 7793 8
Radipole70 10835 8678 12
Littlemoor & Preston86 8784 10697 11
Swanage45 18571 19774 9
Blandford56 15820 9746 10
Shaftesbury Town84 9613 16615 18
Wareham64 11695 13651 13
Lytchett Matravers & Upton57 14705 12623 17
Verwood61 13582 18633 16
Chickerell45 20686 14635 15
Dorchester East37 23584 17535 19
St Leonards & St Ives49 17371 26283 29
Beacon45 19335 28327 24
Ferndown North40 21514 20483 20
Blackmore Vale28 29307 29407 21
Sherborne West26 30425 21246 31
Ferndown South40 22410 23392 22
Dorchester Poundbury26 31417 22283 27
West Moors & Three Legged Cross31 26390 25359 23
Corfe Mullen30 28398 24283 28
Lyme & Charmouth36 24369 27321 25
Winterborne North32 25273 32259 30
Charminster St Mary's17 42280 31316 26
West Parley30 27167 45165 43
Sturminster Newton23 33297 30181 38
Sherborne East22 35233 33211 32
Sherborne Rural24 32193 39174 40
Cranborne & Alderholt8 50203 36207 33
Eggardon16 46230 34196 34
Stour & Allen Vale22 34200 37154 47
Crossways17 40167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne20 36214 35180 39
Yetminster17 38175 42190 36
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East17 41191 40185 37
Beaminster20 37174 43163 45
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants17 39198 38164 44
South East Purbeck7 51167 46169 41
Upwey & Broadwey16 44190 41168 42
Stalbridge & Marnhull16 43173 44153 48
Marshwood Vale16 4580 5292 51
Chesil Bank12 48135 49162 46
Cranborne Chase14 47128 50103 50
Winterborne & Broadmayne9 49150 48132 49
Chalk Valleys6 5296 5166 52

Portland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 451 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202537
May 202543
April 202539
March 202553
February 202525
January 202537
December 202429
November 202434
October 202440
September 202438
August 202434

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 202510
April 202511
March 202518
February 202510
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 202411
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202511
May 202524
April 202535
March 202524
February 202523
January 202524
December 202411
November 202413
October 202431
September 202414
August 202428

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20254
April 20259
March 20258
February 20259
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
November 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
March 20251
August 20243

High Crime Locations Portland in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Grove Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lady Mead Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Grangecroft Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Albert Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. East Weare Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Officers Field (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Limekiln Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Moorfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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