Crime Rate in Portsmouth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portsmouth

The total recorded crimes in Portsmouth, UK in January 2026 are around 2,024 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portsmouth crime rate of 9.73 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (808) incidents (6.88% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (285) incidents (7.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (202) incidents (10.99% increase)
Portsmouth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Guildhall Walk with total crimes: 28
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Sutton Close with total crimes: 18

Portsmouth Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

Portsmouth Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Charles Dickens (414 crimes), and the safest, Drayton and Farlington (38 crimes), is 376 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Portsmouth.

Similarly, the area of Landport (190 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Cosham North (14 crimes), with a difference of 176 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Portsmouth.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Charles Dickens414
St Thomas202
Nelson180
Cosham161
Central Southsea154

Safest Wards:

Eastney and Craneswater95
Milton93
Baffins90
Hilsea89
Drayton and Farlington38

Most Dangerous Areas:

Landport190
Portsea187
Somers Town140
Wymering121
Southsea Fawcett Road120

Safest Areas:

Paulsgrove West & Port Solent43
Alexandra Park41
Southsea Prince Albert Road33
Drayton & Farlington23
Cosham North14

Portsmouth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (808 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (285 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 756 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 264 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (814 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (277 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (878 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (245 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (864 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (251 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1529 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (177 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 986 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 325 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (775 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (255 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2695 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 224.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 325 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026202
December 2025182
November 2025197
October 2025245
September 2025239
August 2025177
July 2025325
June 2025255
May 2025246
April 2025253
March 2025216
February 2025158

A total of 2931 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 244.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 285 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026285
December 2025264
November 2025277
October 2025225
September 2025251
August 2025137
July 2025216
June 2025244
May 2025279
April 2025257
March 2025262
February 2025234

A total of 2159 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 179.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026141
December 2025150
November 2025174
October 2025165
September 2025193
August 2025147
July 2025212
June 2025183
May 2025222
April 2025192
March 2025234
February 2025146

A total of 10809 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 900.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1529 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026808
December 2025756
November 2025814
October 2025878
September 2025864
August 20251529
July 2025986
June 2025775
May 2025955
April 2025790
March 2025868
February 2025786

A total of 328 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202632
December 202525
November 202530
October 202538
September 202543
August 202527
July 202528
June 202526
May 202527
April 202521
March 202516
February 202515

A total of 1390 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 115.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026101
December 2025115
November 2025119
October 2025116
September 2025127
August 202568
July 2025152
June 2025127
May 2025140
April 2025139
March 2025102
February 202584

A total of 1614 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026109
December 2025125
November 2025122
October 2025172
September 2025132
August 202568
July 2025161
June 2025136
May 2025170
April 2025147
March 2025127
February 2025145

A total of 449 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202628
December 202520
November 202530
October 202543
September 202544
August 202542
July 202548
June 202541
May 202550
April 202543
March 202542
February 202518

A total of 613 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202653
December 202551
November 202551
October 202547
September 202541
August 202517
July 202583
June 202543
May 202560
April 202544
March 202557
February 202566

A total of 1083 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026116
December 2025122
November 202597
October 202582
September 2025107
August 202537
July 2025117
June 2025109
May 202575
April 202574
March 202584
February 202563

A total of 168 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 202516
November 20259
October 202519
September 202520
August 202511
July 202516
June 202522
May 202510
April 20257
March 202513
February 202513

A total of 408 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202625
December 202534
November 202526
October 202538
September 202521
August 202581
July 202533
June 202522
May 202533
April 202537
March 202530
February 202528

A total of 404 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202631
December 202528
November 202532
October 202533
September 202549
August 202512
July 202538
June 202536
May 202525
April 202540
March 202542
February 202538

A total of 939 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202681
December 202580
November 202589
October 202586
September 202573
August 202536
July 202584
June 202568
May 202579
April 202585
March 2025101
February 202577

High Crime Locations Portsmouth in January 2026

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

1. Guildhall Walk (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences9
Robbery3
Public order3
Other theft2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Sutton Close (Map)
Total18
Public order7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs5
Other crime1
4. Milverton Close (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order4
Drugs2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Robbery1
Other crime1
6. Warblington Place (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1

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