Crime Rate in Charles Dickens: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charles Dickens

The total recorded crimes in Charles Dickens, Portsmouth, UK in July 2025 are around 550 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charles Dickens crime rate of 4.68 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 Charles Dickens, encompassing approximately 117,540 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (201) incidents (35.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (92) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (-6.35% decrease)
Charles Dickens Crime Hotspots

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

  • Guildhall Walk with total crimes: 29
  • Buckingham Street with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18

How safe is Charles Dickens?

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

  • Relative to Portsmouth:

    • In 2024, Charles Dickens reported a higher crime volume than the Portsmouth average, with 7,158 crimes compared to 2,119. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Charles Dickens witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

    • In 2023, Charles Dickens experienced a greater number of crimes than the Portsmouth average, with 7,070 crimes compared to 2,060. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Charles Dickens witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Portsmouth, Charles Dickens has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Charles Dickens Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Charles Dickens has recorded 550 crimes with crime rate of 4.68 ranking 1th out of 13 in the Portsmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Charles Dickens crimes were 7,158. The crime rate of Charles Dickens in 2024 was 60.90 (year) or 5.07 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Charles Dickens were around 7,070 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.15 (year) or 5.01 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Charles Dickens)CrimesRank (Charles Dickens)CrimesRank (Charles Dickens)
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
Central Southsea133 81,561 91,562 9
Copnor124 101,553 101,364 11
Eastney and Craneswater103 121,191 131,189 13
Drayton and Farlington78 14677 14603 14

Charles Dickens 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 201 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 92 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (148 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (63 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (247 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (92 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (177 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (67 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (203 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (57 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 169 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (222 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (65 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 209 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 70 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (223 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (83 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 202521
April 202519
March 202531
February 202525
January 202532
December 202421
November 202434

A total of 512 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 56.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202592
June 202556
May 202565
April 202554
March 202555
February 202550
January 202542
December 202445
November 202453

A total of 419 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 46.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202542
May 202549
April 202548
March 202541
February 202539
January 202548
December 202441
November 202459

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20258
December 20247
November 20245

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202512
April 20257
March 202510
February 20256
January 202515
December 20249
November 202413

A total of 81 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 20249
November 202417

A total of 95 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202523
April 20257
March 202511
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 202410

A total of 265 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202534
May 202530
April 202532
March 202529
February 202521
January 202525
December 202430
November 202433

A total of 1799 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 199.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 247 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025201
June 2025148
May 2025247
April 2025177
March 2025203
February 2025169
January 2025222
December 2024209
November 2024223

A total of 248 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202522
May 202522
April 202535
March 202518
February 202519
January 202541
December 202431
November 202426

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20256
May 202514
April 20257
March 202511
February 202512
January 20258
December 202415
November 202413

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20259
April 20258
March 20258
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 202410

A total of 598 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 66.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202563
May 202592
April 202567
March 202557
February 202542
January 202565
December 202470
November 202483

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246

High Crime Locations Charles Dickens in July 2025

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

1. Guildhall Walk (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
2. Buckingham Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting15
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
4. Wingfield Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Plymouth Street (Map)
Total14
Burglary6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Sultan Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1

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