Crime Rate in Fratton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fratton

The total recorded crimes in Fratton, Portsmouth, UK in May 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fratton crime rate of 1.09 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 Fratton, encompassing approximately 96,287 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-6.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Fratton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little George Street with total crimes: 8
  • Belmore Close with total crimes: 6
  • Thorncroft Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Fratton?

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

  • Relative to Portsmouth:

    • In 2024, Fratton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Portsmouth average, with 1704 crimes compared to 2119.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Fratton witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

    • In 2023, Fratton had fewer crimes than the Portsmouth average, with 1,657 crimes compared to 2,060. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Fratton witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fratton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fratton has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 1.09 ranking 11th out of 13 in the Portsmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Fratton crimes were 1,704. The crime rate of Fratton in 2024 was 17.70 (year) or 1.47 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fratton were around 1,657 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.21 (year) or 1.43 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fratton)CrimesRank (Fratton)CrimesRank (Fratton)
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
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
Eastney and Craneswater93 131,191 131,189 13
Drayton and Farlington51 14677 14603 14

Fratton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 72 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 202512
February 20256
January 202510
December 202410
November 202415
October 202415
September 202410
August 202415
July 202412
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 727 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202549
March 202552
February 202535
January 202543
December 202448
November 202467
October 202454
September 202450
August 202449
July 202472
June 2024104
May 202458

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 202420
September 20249
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 202518
February 202511
January 202518
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 202419
August 202417
July 20245
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20258
February 20256
January 202512
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 202511
February 20252
January 202510
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 202415
August 20246
July 202411
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 202410
November 202420
October 202415
September 202413
August 202417
July 20247
June 202428
May 202414

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20257
January 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Fratton in May 2025

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

1. Little George Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Belmore Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Thorncroft Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Nancy Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Sheffield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Lower Brookfield Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. Moorland Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Selbourne Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
9. New Road East (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3

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