Crime Rate in Hilsea: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hilsea

The total recorded crimes in Hilsea, Portsmouth, UK in May 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hilsea crime rate of 2.05 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 Hilsea, encompassing approximately 50,183 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (78.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Hilsea Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ophir Road with total crimes: 6
  • Rampart Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Doyle Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hilsea?

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

  • Relative to Portsmouth:

    • In 2024, Hilsea demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Portsmouth average, with 1519 crimes compared to 2119.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hilsea recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

    • In 2023, Hilsea had fewer crimes than the Portsmouth average, with 1,581 crimes compared to 2,060. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Hilsea witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hilsea Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hilsea has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 2.05 ranking 12th out of 13 in the Portsmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Hilsea crimes were 1,519. The crime rate of Hilsea in 2024 was 30.27 (year) or 2.52 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hilsea were around 1,581 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.50 (year) or 2.63 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hilsea)CrimesRank (Hilsea)CrimesRank (Hilsea)
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
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

Hilsea Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 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 (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 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 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 202410
September 20248
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20248
November 20249
October 20243
September 20248
August 202411
July 202412
June 202430
May 20248

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202520
March 202510
February 202512
January 202518
December 202410
November 202418
October 202417
September 202416
August 202418
July 202413
June 202440
May 202418

A total of 678 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202532
March 202563
February 202536
January 202552
December 202447
November 202447
October 202467
September 202460
August 202442
July 202448
June 202496
May 202431

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 202412
September 20249
August 20248
July 20245
June 202420
May 20247

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
July 20242
June 20246

High Crime Locations Hilsea in May 2025

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

1. Ophir Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Rampart Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Doyle Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
4. Fawley Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Horsea Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. St Chads Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Farmside Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Dieppe Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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