Crime Rate in Cosham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cosham

The total recorded crimes in Cosham, Portsmouth, UK in July 2025 are around 212 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cosham crime rate of 4.06 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 Cosham, encompassing approximately 52,203 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (61.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
Cosham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cavell Drive with total crimes: 23
  • Spur Road with total crimes: 21
  • Wembley Grove with total crimes: 14

How safe is Cosham?

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

  • Relative to Portsmouth:

    • In 2024, Cosham reported a higher crime volume than the Portsmouth average, with 2,294 crimes compared to 2,119. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cosham witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

    • In 2023, Cosham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Portsmouth average, with 2,218 crimes compared to 2,060. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cosham witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cosham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cosham has recorded 212 crimes with crime rate of 4.06 ranking 4th out of 13 in the Portsmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Cosham crimes were 2,294. The crime rate of Cosham in 2024 was 43.94 (year) or 3.66 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cosham were around 2,218 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.49 (year) or 3.54 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cosham)CrimesRank (Cosham)CrimesRank (Cosham)
Charles Dickens550 17,158 17,070 1
St Thomas250 22,733 22,795 2
Nelson222 32,185 52,273 3
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

Cosham 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 76 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (77 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (78 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (82 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20255
May 20259
April 202517
March 20257
February 202512
January 202511
December 202410
November 202419
October 202417
September 202413
August 202417

A total of 166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202514
May 202515
April 202516
March 20256
February 202510
January 202514
December 202414
November 20248
October 202421
September 202417
August 202415

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 842 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202576
June 202547
May 202577
April 202550
March 202561
February 202567
January 202573
December 202474
November 202485
October 202472
September 202478
August 202482

A total of 217 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202517
May 202530
April 202511
March 202526
February 202513
January 202513
December 202416
November 202421
October 202419
September 202415
August 202418

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202511
May 202513
April 202516
March 202512
February 202511
January 202520
December 20249
November 202419
October 202417
September 202413
August 202421

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20257
April 20257
March 202510
February 20254
January 202511
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 202410
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 249 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202523
May 202522
April 202529
March 202543
February 202530
January 202520
December 202423
November 20247
October 20246
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

High Crime Locations Cosham in July 2025

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

1. Cavell Drive (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft4
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
2. Spur Road (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting14
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Wembley Grove (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Donaldson Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Aldroke Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cosham (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Sundridge Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
9. Wayte Street (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Cosham Interchange (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1

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