Crime Rate in Milton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milton

The total recorded crimes in Milton, Portsmouth, UK in May 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milton crime rate of 0.83 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 Milton, encompassing approximately 136,646 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
Milton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Furze Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Police Station with total crimes: 5
  • Ruskin Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Milton?

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

  • Relative to Portsmouth:

    • In 2024, Milton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Portsmouth average, with 1530 crimes compared to 2119.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Milton recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

    • In 2023, Milton had fewer crimes than the Portsmouth average, with 1,329 crimes compared to 2,060. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Milton recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Milton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Milton has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 0.83 ranking 9th out of 13 in the Portsmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Milton crimes were 1,530. The crime rate of Milton in 2024 was 27.17 (year) or 2.26 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Milton were around 1,329 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.78 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

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

Milton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 65 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 (106 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 738 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202539
March 202542
February 202550
January 202558
December 202443
November 202453
October 202460
September 202463
August 202456
July 202465
June 2024106
May 202452

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20257
February 202514
January 20259
December 20247
November 202412
October 20248
September 202411
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 200 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202520
February 20258
January 20258
December 202411
November 20249
October 202424
September 202412
August 202413
July 202411
June 202442
May 202421

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202513
February 202510
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 202418
September 20249
August 202419
July 202413
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20256
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 202414
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202513
February 20259
January 202513
December 20245
November 202412
October 202413
September 202413
August 202412
July 202410
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Milton in May 2025

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

1. Furze Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Ruskin Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hatfield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
5. Billing Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
6. Broom Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Orchard Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Rodney Road (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Fratton Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dickinson Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Robbery1

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