Crime Rate in Milton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milton

The total recorded crimes in Milton, Portsmouth, UK in July 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milton crime rate of 1.13 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (40.82% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
Milton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Ruskin Road with total crimes: 8
  • Orchard Lane with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Milton has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 0.40 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Milton)CrimesRank (Milton)CrimesRank (Milton)
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
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
Eastney and Craneswater103 121,191 131,189 13
Drayton and Farlington78 14677 14603 14

Milton 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 69 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 514 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202549
May 202551
April 202539
March 202542
February 202550
January 202558
December 202443
November 202453
October 202460

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202514
May 202511
April 202510
March 202520
February 20258
January 20258
December 202411
November 20249
October 202424

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 20254
April 20259
March 20256
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 202414

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 20259
April 202510
March 202513
February 202510
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 202418

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20256
April 20256
March 202513
February 20259
January 202513
December 20245
November 202412
October 202413

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20257
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 202510
April 20257
March 20257
February 202514
January 20259
December 20247
November 202412
October 20248

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20259
March 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Milton in July 2025

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

1. Goldsmith Avenue (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Ruskin Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Orchard Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Essex Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Westfield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Billing Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
7. Stowe Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Pedam Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Broom Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Maurice Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1

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