Crime Rate in Baffins: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Baffins

The total recorded crimes in Baffins, Portsmouth, UK in March 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Baffins crime rate of 1.80 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 Baffins, encompassing approximately 51,207 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (2.44% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Baffins Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sword Sands Road with total crimes: 8
  • Whitcombe Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • St James Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Baffins?

To understand the safety of Baffins, we need to analyze Baffins crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Portsmouth:

    • In 2024, Baffins demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Portsmouth average, with 1589 crimes compared to 2119.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Baffins recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Baffins had fewer crimes than the Portsmouth average, with 1,527 crimes compared to 2,060. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Baffins recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Portsmouth, Baffins has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Baffins Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Baffins has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 1.80 ranking 12th out of 13 in the Portsmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Baffins crimes were 1,589. The crime rate of Baffins in 2024 was 31.03 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Baffins were around 1,527 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.82 (year) or 2.48 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Portsmouth)CrimesRank (Portsmouth)CrimesRank (Portsmouth)
Charles Dickens490 17,158 17,070 1
St Thomas216 22,733 22,795 2
Nelson176 42,185 52,273 3
Cosham185 32,294 32,218 4
St Jude172 52,283 42,101 5
Fratton127 71,704 61,657 6
Central Southsea135 61,561 91,562 9
Hilsea110 111,519 121,581 7
Paulsgrove122 81,694 71,570 8
Copnor121 91,553 101,364 11
Milton116 101,530 111,329 12
Eastney and Craneswater80 131,191 131,189 13
Drayton and Farlington52 14677 14603 14

Baffins Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 20259
December 20245
November 202410
October 202411
September 202410
August 202412
July 202418
June 202416
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 665 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202541
January 202555
December 202450
November 202459
October 202458
September 202449
August 202438
July 202465
June 202488
May 202460
April 202460

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20259
December 20249
November 20248
October 202414
September 20247
August 202410
July 202413
June 202416
May 20249
April 202414

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 202519
December 202410
November 202417
October 202414
September 20249
August 202439
July 202423
June 202418
May 202412
April 202414

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202520
January 20258
December 20246
November 202411
October 20245
September 20246
August 202422
July 20249
June 20248
May 202411
April 202429

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 202414
November 202417
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Baffins in March 2025

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

1. Sword Sands Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Whitcombe Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. St James Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Warblington Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. St Pirans Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Ripley Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Seafield Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Redwing Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Priorsdean Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1

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