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 May 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastney and Craneswater crime rate of 1.96 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (10.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Eastney and Craneswater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • South Parade with total crimes: 6
  • Waverley Grove with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Eastney and Craneswater has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 1.96 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastney and Craneswater)CrimesRank (Eastney and Craneswater)CrimesRank (Eastney and Craneswater)
Charles Dickens603 17,158 17,070 1
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
Drayton and Farlington51 14677 14603 14

Eastney and Craneswater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 504 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202528
March 202523
February 202527
January 202547
December 202427
November 202419
October 202435
September 202439
August 202439
July 202441
June 202494
May 202454

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 147 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20258
February 202510
January 202511
December 20243
November 202410
October 20249
September 202411
August 202419
July 202415
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 202410
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202520
March 202514
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 202412
September 20246
August 20245
July 202423
June 202440
May 202417

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202514
February 20257
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 202413
July 202415
June 202430
May 202420

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 20254
February 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 202412
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Eastney and Craneswater in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. South Parade (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Waverley Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Waverley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Herbert Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Eastney Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Cromwell Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Gibraltar Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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