Crime Rate in Eastney and Craneswater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastney and Craneswater

The total recorded crimes in Eastney and Craneswater, Portsmouth, UK in July 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastney and Craneswater crime rate of 2.17 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 Eastney and Craneswater, encompassing approximately 47,440 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Eastney and Craneswater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5

How safe is Eastney and Craneswater?

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

  • Relative to Portsmouth:

    • In 2024, Eastney and Craneswater demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Portsmouth average, with 1191 crimes compared to 2119.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Eastney and Craneswater recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

    • In 2023, Eastney and Craneswater had fewer crimes than the Portsmouth average, with 1,189 crimes compared to 2,060. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Eastney and Craneswater recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eastney and Craneswater Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Eastney and Craneswater has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 2.17 ranking 12th out of 13 in the Portsmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Eastney and Craneswater crimes were 1,191. The crime rate of Eastney and Craneswater in 2024 was 25.11 (year) or 2.09 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eastney and Craneswater were around 1,189 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.06 (year) or 2.09 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastney and Craneswater)CrimesRank (Eastney and Craneswater)CrimesRank (Eastney and Craneswater)
Charles Dickens550 17,158 17,070 1
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
Drayton and Farlington78 14677 14603 14

Eastney and Craneswater 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 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 202516
April 202515
March 202514
February 20257
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 202413

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202511
April 20257
March 20258
February 202510
January 202511
December 20243
November 202410
October 20249
September 202411
August 202419

A total of 387 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202533
May 202531
April 202528
March 202523
February 202527
January 202547
December 202427
November 202419
October 202435
September 202439
August 202439

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20259
April 202511
March 20254
February 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 202412

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 202410
August 20245

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

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20256
April 202520
March 202514
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 202412
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Eastney and Craneswater in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
2. Waverley Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Esplanade (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Driftwood Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Allen'S Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mansion Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. B2155 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. South Parade (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ringwood Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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