Crime Rate in Central Southsea: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central Southsea

The total recorded crimes in Central Southsea, Portsmouth, UK in July 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central Southsea crime rate of 1.19 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 Central Southsea, encompassing approximately 112,048 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (9.76% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
Central Southsea Crime Hotspots

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

  • B2154 with total crimes: 11
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

How safe is Central Southsea?

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

  • Relative to Portsmouth:

    • In 2024, Central Southsea demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Portsmouth average, with 1561 crimes compared to 2119.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Central Southsea recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

    • In 2023, Central Southsea had fewer crimes than the Portsmouth average, with 1,562 crimes compared to 2,060. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Central Southsea recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Central Southsea Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Central Southsea has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 1.19 ranking 8th out of 13 in the Portsmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Central Southsea crimes were 1,561. The crime rate of Central Southsea in 2024 was 13.93 (year) or 1.16 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central Southsea were around 1,562 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.94 (year) or 1.16 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central Southsea)CrimesRank (Central Southsea)CrimesRank (Central Southsea)
Charles Dickens550 17,158 17,070 1
St Thomas250 22,733 22,795 2
Nelson222 32,185 52,273 3
Cosham212 42,294 32,218 4
St Jude182 52,283 42,101 5
Fratton141 71,704 61,657 6
Milton154 61,530 111,329 12
Hilsea128 91,519 121,581 7
Paulsgrove121 111,694 71,570 8
Baffins101 131,589 81,527 10
Copnor124 101,553 101,364 11
Eastney and Craneswater103 121,191 131,189 13
Drayton and Farlington78 14677 14603 14

Central Southsea Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 202512
April 202516
March 202516
February 20251
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 202414
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 223 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202516
April 202517
March 202522
February 202518
January 202513
December 202419
November 202424
October 202415
September 202422
August 202426

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202515
April 202511
March 20257
February 20258
January 202513
December 202410
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202516
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 20248
November 202413
October 20247
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 543 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202541
May 202559
April 202536
March 202544
February 202547
January 202550
December 202442
November 202440
October 202449
September 202443
August 202447

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20259
April 202513
March 202512
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 202412
August 202415

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 202515
April 20258
March 20259
February 202513
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
December 20243
November 20242
August 20243

High Crime Locations Central Southsea in July 2025

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

1. B2154 (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Albert Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Manners Lane (Map)
Total8
Other crime2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Burglary2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wyndcliffe Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences1

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