Crime Rate in Portsmouth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portsmouth

The total recorded crimes in Portsmouth, UK in March 2025 are around 2,194 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portsmouth crime rate of 10.55 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (868) incidents (10.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (262) incidents (11.97% increase)
  • Public order: (234) incidents (60.27% increase)
Portsmouth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sutton Close with total crimes: 38
  • Kingswell Street with total crimes: 31
  • Spur Road with total crimes: 31

Portsmouth Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

Portsmouth Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Charles Dickens (490 crimes), and the safest, Drayton and Farlington (52 crimes), is 438 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Portsmouth.

Similarly, the area of Portsea (230 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Cosham North (20 crimes), with a difference of 210 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Portsmouth.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Charles Dickens490
St Thomas216
Cosham185
Nelson176
St Jude172

Safest Wards:

Milton116
Hilsea110
Baffins92
Eastney and Craneswater80
Drayton and Farlington52

Most Dangerous Areas:

Portsea230
Landport208
Somers Town146
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common119
Southsea West115

Safest Areas:

Eastney36
Drayton & Farlington36
Alexandra Park35
Southsea Prince Albert Road27
Cosham North20

Portsmouth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1860 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (460 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2533 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 253.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 388 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025262
February 2025234
January 2025219
December 2024239
November 2024231
October 2024193
September 2024241
August 2024266
July 2024260
June 2024388

A total of 391 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202538
January 202538
December 202432
November 202436
October 202438
September 202429
August 202434
July 202440
June 202464

A total of 964 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 96.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202584
February 202563
January 202587
December 202458
November 202487
October 2024126
September 202490
August 202480
July 202493
June 2024196

A total of 1429 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 142.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 260 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025102
February 202584
January 2025149
December 2024136
November 2024122
October 2024160
September 2024137
August 2024138
July 2024141
June 2024260

A total of 1710 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 171.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 278 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025127
February 2025145
January 2025142
December 2024131
November 2024179
October 2024171
September 2024175
August 2024184
July 2024178
June 2024278

A total of 206 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202515
January 202513
December 202418
November 202419
October 202417
September 202424
August 202424
July 202428
June 202432

A total of 398 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202518
January 202525
December 202423
November 202432
October 202451
September 202468
August 202451
July 202434
June 202454

A total of 10275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1027.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1860 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025868
February 2025786
January 2025965
December 2024866
November 2024972
October 2024993
September 2024973
August 2024934
July 20241058
June 20241860

A total of 2455 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 245.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 454 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025216
February 2025158
January 2025179
December 2024166
November 2024222
October 2024259
September 2024198
August 2024322
July 2024281
June 2024454

A total of 690 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 69.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202557
February 202566
January 202551
December 202466
November 202466
October 202490
September 202469
August 202480
July 202447
June 202498

A total of 973 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 97.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025101
February 202577
January 2025106
December 202484
November 202496
October 202494
September 202477
August 202477
July 202489
June 2024172

A total of 400 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202528
January 202525
December 202425
November 202436
October 202434
September 202451
August 202445
July 202438
June 202488

A total of 2371 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 237.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 460 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025234
February 2025146
January 2025171
December 2024160
November 2024217
October 2024226
September 2024228
August 2024260
July 2024269
June 2024460

A total of 189 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202513
January 202517
December 202419
November 202422
October 202411
September 202415
August 202426
July 202419
June 202434

High Crime Locations Portsmouth in March 2025

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

1. Sutton Close (Map)
Total38
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order6
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson5
Other crime4
Possession of weapons2
Theft from the person1
2. Kingswell Street (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft2
3. Spur Road (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting31
4. Stafford Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Other theft3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
5. Jacob'S Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
Bicycle theft1
6. Cavell Drive (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Drugs2
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1

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