Crime Rate in Charles Dickens: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charles Dickens

The total recorded crimes in Charles Dickens, Portsmouth, UK in May 2025 are around 603 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charles Dickens crime rate of 5.13 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (247) incidents (39.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (92) incidents (37.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (20.37% increase)
Charles Dickens Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 39
  • Guildhall Walk with total crimes: 33
  • Buckingham Street with total crimes: 25

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 May 2025 the Charles Dickens has recorded 603 crimes with crime rate of 5.13 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Charles Dickens)CrimesRank (Charles Dickens)CrimesRank (Charles Dickens)
St Thomas246 22,733 22,795 2
Nelson184 42,185 52,273 3
Cosham186 32,294 32,218 4
St Jude166 52,283 42,101 5
Fratton105 111,704 61,657 6
Central Southsea148 61,561 91,562 9
Hilsea103 121,519 121,581 7
Paulsgrove131 71,694 71,570 8
Baffins113 101,589 81,527 10
Copnor128 81,553 101,364 11
Milton114 91,530 111,329 12
Eastney and Craneswater93 131,191 131,189 13
Drayton and Farlington51 14677 14603 14

Charles Dickens Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (221 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (76 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (200 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (67 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (178 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (99 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 249 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 90 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (438 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (118 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (204 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (84 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2940 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 226.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 438 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025247
April 2025177
March 2025203
February 2025169
January 2025222
December 2024209
November 2024223
October 2024221
September 2024200
August 2024178
July 2024249
June 2024438
May 2024204

A total of 333 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202519
March 202531
February 202525
January 202532
December 202421
November 202434
October 202431
September 202413
August 202412
July 202422
June 202440
May 202432

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20258
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 941 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202592
April 202567
March 202557
February 202542
January 202565
December 202470
November 202483
October 202473
September 202467
August 202489
July 202490
June 2024116
May 202430

A total of 764 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202548
March 202541
February 202539
January 202548
December 202441
November 202459
October 202459
September 202458
August 202469
July 202465
June 2024118
May 202470

A total of 883 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202554
March 202555
February 202550
January 202542
December 202445
November 202453
October 202476
September 202462
August 202499
July 202480
June 2024118
May 202484

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 117 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20258
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 202410
October 20249
September 20249
August 202410
July 20249
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 169 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 202511
February 202512
January 20258
December 202415
November 202413
October 202416
September 202415
August 202417
July 20248
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 161 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 20249
November 202417
October 202410
September 202420
August 202418
July 202414
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 202510
February 20256
January 202515
December 20249
November 202413
October 202413
September 202417
August 202410
July 202410
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 188 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 20257
March 202511
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 202410
October 202423
September 202429
August 202424
July 20246
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 450 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202532
March 202529
February 202521
January 202525
December 202430
November 202433
October 202440
September 202452
August 202432
July 202440
June 202462
May 202424

A total of 409 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202535
March 202518
February 202519
January 202541
December 202431
November 202426
October 202436
September 202428
August 202427
July 202432
June 202460
May 202434

High Crime Locations Charles Dickens in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Guildhall Walk (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2
Other theft2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Buckingham Street (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting19
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Kingswell Street (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Ordnance Row (Map)
Total15
Bicycle theft4
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Theft from the person1
9. Sultan Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1

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