Crime Rate in Cosham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cosham

The total recorded crimes in Cosham, Portsmouth, UK in March 2025 are around 185 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cosham crime rate of 3.54 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (-8.96% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (43.33% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (100.00% increase)
Cosham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spur Road with total crimes: 33
  • Cavell Drive with total crimes: 15
  • Wembley Grove with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Cosham has recorded 185 crimes with crime rate of 3.54 ranking 3th 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.

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
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
Copnor121 91,553 101,364 11
Milton116 101,530 111,329 12
Eastney and Craneswater80 131,191 131,189 13
Drayton and Farlington52 14677 14603 14

Cosham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 85 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (124 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 202410
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 202410

A total of 180 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202512
January 202511
December 202410
November 202419
October 202417
September 202413
August 202417
July 202414
June 202424
May 202415
April 202421

A total of 241 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202513
January 202513
December 202416
November 202421
October 202419
September 202415
August 202418
July 202420
June 202436
May 202424
April 202420

A total of 969 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 202567
January 202573
December 202474
November 202485
October 202472
September 202478
August 202482
July 202485
June 2024124
May 202483
April 202485

A total of 164 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 202514
December 202414
November 20248
October 202421
September 202417
August 202415
July 202412
June 202420
May 20249
April 202418

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 202511
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 202410
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 202428
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 212 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202530
January 202520
December 202423
November 20247
October 20246
September 202412
August 202410
July 202416
June 202418
May 202412
April 202415

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202511
January 202520
December 20249
November 202419
October 202417
September 202413
August 202421
July 202419
June 202426
May 202424
April 202426

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Cosham in March 2025

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

1. Spur Road (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting31
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Cavell Drive (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Wembley Grove (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cosham Interchange (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Aldroke Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Drugs1
7. Sundridge Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft2
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Wayte Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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