Crime Rate in Nelson: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nelson

The total recorded crimes in Nelson, Portsmouth, UK in March 2025 are around 176 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nelson crime rate of 1.02 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (14.71% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Nelson Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Heathfield Road with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Nelson has recorded 176 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Portsmouth)CrimesRank (Portsmouth)CrimesRank (Portsmouth)
Charles Dickens490 17,158 17,070 1
St Thomas216 22,733 22,795 2
Cosham185 32,294 32,218 4
St Jude172 52,283 42,101 5
Fratton127 71,704 61,657 6
Central Southsea135 61,561 91,562 9
Hilsea110 111,519 121,581 7
Paulsgrove122 81,694 71,570 8
Baffins92 121,589 81,527 10
Copnor121 91,553 101,364 11
Milton116 101,530 111,329 12
Eastney and Craneswater80 131,191 131,189 13
Drayton and Farlington52 14677 14603 14

Nelson Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 75 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (116 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 907 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202578
February 202568
January 202578
December 202445
November 202485
October 202488
September 202475
August 202462
July 202475
June 2024116
May 202483
April 202454

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202510
January 202516
December 20249
November 202410
October 20246
September 202418
August 202418
July 20249
June 202424
May 202410
April 202421

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
April 20244

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 202410
November 20245
October 20243
September 20249
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20256
December 202411
November 20243
October 202416
September 202411
August 202413
July 202412
June 202428
May 202415
April 202418

A total of 182 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202513
January 20256
December 20248
November 202420
October 202416
September 202415
August 202410
July 202422
June 202426
May 202418
April 20249

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202513
January 202510
December 202417
November 202411
October 202419
September 202417
August 202415
July 202420
June 202422
May 202414
April 202416

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20256
January 202514
December 20249
November 202419
October 202417
September 20249
August 202410
July 202413
June 202416
May 20249
April 202410

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 202411
September 20248
August 202416
July 202412
June 202422
May 20248
April 202413

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

High Crime Locations Nelson in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Public order4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Heathfield Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
4. St Marks Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Dumbarton Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Lomond Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Emanuel Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Estella Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2

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