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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
| Charles Dickens | 414 |
| St Thomas | 202 |
| Nelson | 180 |
| Cosham | 161 |
| Central Southsea | 154 |
| Eastney and Craneswater | 95 |
| Milton | 93 |
| Baffins | 90 |
| Hilsea | 89 |
| Drayton and Farlington | 38 |
| Landport | 190 |
| Portsea | 187 |
| Somers Town | 140 |
| Wymering | 121 |
| Southsea Fawcett Road | 120 |
| Paulsgrove West & Port Solent | 43 |
| Alexandra Park | 41 |
| Southsea Prince Albert Road | 33 |
| Drayton & Farlington | 23 |
| Cosham North | 14 |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 202 |
| December 2025 | 182 |
| November 2025 | 197 |
| October 2025 | 245 |
| September 2025 | 239 |
| August 2025 | 177 |
| July 2025 | 325 |
| June 2025 | 255 |
| May 2025 | 246 |
| April 2025 | 253 |
| March 2025 | 216 |
| February 2025 | 158 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 285 |
| December 2025 | 264 |
| November 2025 | 277 |
| October 2025 | 225 |
| September 2025 | 251 |
| August 2025 | 137 |
| July 2025 | 216 |
| June 2025 | 244 |
| May 2025 | 279 |
| April 2025 | 257 |
| March 2025 | 262 |
| February 2025 | 234 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 141 |
| December 2025 | 150 |
| November 2025 | 174 |
| October 2025 | 165 |
| September 2025 | 193 |
| August 2025 | 147 |
| July 2025 | 212 |
| June 2025 | 183 |
| May 2025 | 222 |
| April 2025 | 192 |
| March 2025 | 234 |
| February 2025 | 146 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 808 |
| December 2025 | 756 |
| November 2025 | 814 |
| October 2025 | 878 |
| September 2025 | 864 |
| August 2025 | 1529 |
| July 2025 | 986 |
| June 2025 | 775 |
| May 2025 | 955 |
| April 2025 | 790 |
| March 2025 | 868 |
| February 2025 | 786 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
| August 2025 | 27 |
| July 2025 | 28 |
| June 2025 | 26 |
| May 2025 | 27 |
| April 2025 | 21 |
| March 2025 | 16 |
| February 2025 | 15 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 115 |
| November 2025 | 119 |
| October 2025 | 116 |
| September 2025 | 127 |
| August 2025 | 68 |
| July 2025 | 152 |
| June 2025 | 127 |
| May 2025 | 140 |
| April 2025 | 139 |
| March 2025 | 102 |
| February 2025 | 84 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 109 |
| December 2025 | 125 |
| November 2025 | 122 |
| October 2025 | 172 |
| September 2025 | 132 |
| August 2025 | 68 |
| July 2025 | 161 |
| June 2025 | 136 |
| May 2025 | 170 |
| April 2025 | 147 |
| March 2025 | 127 |
| February 2025 | 145 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
| July 2025 | 48 |
| June 2025 | 41 |
| May 2025 | 50 |
| April 2025 | 43 |
| March 2025 | 42 |
| February 2025 | 18 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
| July 2025 | 83 |
| June 2025 | 43 |
| May 2025 | 60 |
| April 2025 | 44 |
| March 2025 | 57 |
| February 2025 | 66 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 116 |
| December 2025 | 122 |
| November 2025 | 97 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 107 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
| July 2025 | 117 |
| June 2025 | 109 |
| May 2025 | 75 |
| April 2025 | 74 |
| March 2025 | 84 |
| February 2025 | 63 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
| July 2025 | 16 |
| June 2025 | 22 |
| May 2025 | 10 |
| April 2025 | 7 |
| March 2025 | 13 |
| February 2025 | 13 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
| August 2025 | 81 |
| July 2025 | 33 |
| June 2025 | 22 |
| May 2025 | 33 |
| April 2025 | 37 |
| March 2025 | 30 |
| February 2025 | 28 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 12 |
| July 2025 | 38 |
| June 2025 | 36 |
| May 2025 | 25 |
| April 2025 | 40 |
| March 2025 | 42 |
| February 2025 | 38 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
| July 2025 | 84 |
| June 2025 | 68 |
| May 2025 | 79 |
| April 2025 | 85 |
| March 2025 | 101 |
| February 2025 | 77 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Portsmouth postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 28 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 24 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Total | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |