Crime Rate in Nelson: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nelson

The total recorded crimes in Nelson, Portsmouth, UK in July 2025 are around 222 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nelson crime rate of 1.29 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 Nelson, encompassing approximately 172,583 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (102) incidents (24.39% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
Nelson Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flying Bull Close with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Widley Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Nelson?

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

  • Relative to Portsmouth:

    • In 2024, Nelson reported a higher crime volume than the Portsmouth average, with 2,185 crimes compared to 2,119. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Nelson witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

    • In 2023, Nelson experienced a greater number of crimes than the Portsmouth average, with 2,273 crimes compared to 2,060. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Nelson witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Portsmouth, Nelson has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Nelson Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Nelson has recorded 222 crimes with crime rate of 0.13 ranking 3th out of 13 in the Portsmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Nelson crimes were 2,185. The crime rate of Nelson in 2024 was 18.23 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nelson were around 2,273 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.14 (year) or 1.43 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nelson)CrimesRank (Nelson)CrimesRank (Nelson)
Charles Dickens550 17,158 17,070 1
St Thomas250 22,733 22,795 2
Cosham212 42,294 32,218 4
St Jude182 52,283 42,101 5
Fratton141 71,704 61,657 6
Milton154 61,530 111,329 12
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

Nelson 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 102 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (92 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (78 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 780 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025102
June 202582
May 202562
April 202592
March 202578
February 202568
January 202578
December 202445
November 202485
October 202488

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202515
April 20256
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 202411

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202510
May 202513
April 202513
March 202513
February 20256
January 202514
December 20249
November 202419
October 202417

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202531
May 202521
April 202526
March 202515
February 202513
January 202510
December 202417
November 202411
October 202419

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20256
May 20257
April 202510
March 202510
February 20254
January 20256
December 202411
November 20243
October 202416

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202526
May 202528
April 202511
March 202515
February 202510
January 202516
December 20249
November 202410
October 20246

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 202514
April 202521
March 202519
February 202513
January 20256
December 20248
November 202420
October 202416

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 202514
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 202410
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
November 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243

High Crime Locations Nelson in July 2025

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

1. Flying Bull Close (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Widley Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
6. Nessus Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Drayton Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
9. Munster Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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