Crime Rate in Portsmouth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portsmouth

The total recorded crimes in Portsmouth, UK in May 2025 are around 2,371 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portsmouth crime rate of 11.40 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 Portsmouth, encompassing approximately 208,001 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (955) incidents (20.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (279) incidents (8.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (246) incidents (-2.77% decrease)
Portsmouth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 38
  • Sutton Close with total crimes: 35
  • Guildhall Walk with total crimes: 33

Portsmouth Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

Portsmouth Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Charles Dickens (603 crimes), and the safest, Drayton and Farlington (51 crimes), is 552 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Portsmouth.

Similarly, the area of Portsea (293 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Cosham North (23 crimes), with a difference of 270 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Portsmouth.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Charles Dickens603
St Thomas246
Cosham186
Nelson184
St Jude166

Safest Wards:

Baffins113
Fratton105
Hilsea103
Eastney and Craneswater93
Drayton and Farlington51

Most Dangerous Areas:

Portsea293
Landport221
Somers Town165
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common157
Fratton West124

Safest Areas:

Southsea Prince Albert Road39
Eastney38
Fratton North36
Drayton & Farlington34
Cosham North23

Portsmouth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (955 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (279 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (790 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (257 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (868 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (262 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 786 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 234 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (965 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (219 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 866 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 239 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (972 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (231 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (993 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (259 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (973 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (241 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (934 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (322 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1058 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 281 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2325 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 211.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 269 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025222
April 2025192
March 2025234
February 2025146
January 2025171
December 2024160
November 2024217
October 2024226
September 2024228
August 2024260
July 2024269

A total of 2500 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 227.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 322 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025246
April 2025253
March 2025216
February 2025158
January 2025179
December 2024166
November 2024222
October 2024259
September 2024198
August 2024322
July 2024281

A total of 10160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 923.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1058 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025955
April 2025790
March 2025868
February 2025786
January 2025965
December 2024866
November 2024972
October 2024993
September 2024973
August 2024934
July 20241058

A total of 172 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 202513
February 202513
January 202517
December 202419
November 202422
October 202411
September 202415
August 202426
July 202419

A total of 1448 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 131.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025140
April 2025139
March 2025102
February 202584
January 2025149
December 2024136
November 2024122
October 2024160
September 2024137
August 2024138
July 2024141

A total of 1749 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 159.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025170
April 2025147
March 2025127
February 2025145
January 2025142
December 2024131
November 2024179
October 2024171
September 2024175
August 2024184
July 2024178

A total of 965 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 87.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202579
April 202585
March 2025101
February 202577
January 2025106
December 202484
November 202496
October 202494
September 202477
August 202477
July 202489

A total of 917 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 83.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202574
March 202584
February 202563
January 202587
December 202458
November 202487
October 2024126
September 202490
August 202480
July 202493

A total of 392 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202540
March 202542
February 202538
January 202538
December 202432
November 202436
October 202438
September 202429
August 202434
July 202440

A total of 437 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202543
March 202542
February 202518
January 202525
December 202423
November 202432
October 202451
September 202468
August 202451
July 202434

A total of 2681 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 243.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 279 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025279
April 2025257
March 2025262
February 2025234
January 2025219
December 2024239
November 2024231
October 2024193
September 2024241
August 2024266
July 2024260

A total of 696 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202544
March 202557
February 202566
January 202551
December 202466
November 202466
October 202490
September 202469
August 202480
July 202447

A total of 382 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202537
March 202530
February 202528
January 202525
December 202425
November 202436
October 202434
September 202451
August 202445
July 202438

A total of 222 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202521
March 202516
February 202515
January 202513
December 202418
November 202419
October 202417
September 202424
August 202424
July 202428

High Crime Locations Portsmouth in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1
2. Sutton Close (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order3
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons2
Other crime2
3. Guildhall Walk (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences12
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Burglary2
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
4. Buckingham Street (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting19
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Cavell Drive (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order4
Theft from the person1
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
6. Kingswell Street (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour6

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