Crime Rate in Copnor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Copnor

The total recorded crimes in Copnor, Portsmouth, UK in March 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Copnor crime rate of 1.65 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 Copnor, encompassing approximately 73,222 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (2.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Copnor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sutton Close with total crimes: 42
  • Burrfields Road with total crimes: 12
  • Claybank Spur with total crimes: 9

How safe is Copnor?

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

  • Relative to Portsmouth:

    • In 2024, Copnor demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Portsmouth average, with 1553 crimes compared to 2119.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Copnor recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Copnor had fewer crimes than the Portsmouth average, with 1,364 crimes compared to 2,060. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Copnor recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Copnor Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Copnor has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 1.65 ranking 9th out of 13 in the Portsmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Copnor crimes were 1,553. The crime rate of Copnor in 2024 was 21.21 (year) or 1.77 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Copnor were around 1,364 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.63 (year) or 1.55 (month) ranking 11 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
Baffins92 121,589 81,527 10
Milton116 101,530 111,329 12
Eastney and Craneswater80 131,191 131,189 13
Drayton and Farlington52 14677 14603 14

Copnor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 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 Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 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 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20249
September 202414
August 202417
July 20246
June 202416
May 202412
April 202417

A total of 255 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202520
January 202518
December 202431
November 202425
October 202419
September 202428
August 202417
July 202422
June 202418
May 202410
April 202424

A total of 600 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202540
January 202537
December 202448
November 202458
October 202446
September 202449
August 202431
July 202445
June 2024102
May 202449
April 202454

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202510
January 202512
December 20244
November 202411
October 202413
September 202417
August 202412
July 202413
June 202420
May 20246
April 202415

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20241
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 202414
May 20244
April 202425

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244
April 20244

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 202510
December 20243
November 20242
October 20248
September 20244
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 202414
October 20246
September 202411
August 20249
July 20248
June 202420
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Copnor in March 2025

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

1. Sutton Close (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences14
Drugs6
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson5
Other crime4
Possession of weapons2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Burrfields Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Claybank Spur (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. A2030 (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Domum Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Powerscourt Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Bosham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
10. Preston Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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