Crime Rate in Paulsgrove: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Paulsgrove

The total recorded crimes in Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, UK in May 2025 are around 131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Paulsgrove crime rate of 4.35 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 Paulsgrove, encompassing approximately 30,113 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (27.87% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Paulsgrove Crime Hotspots

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

  • Service Road with total crimes: 7
  • Painswick Close with total crimes: 6
  • Rydal Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Paulsgrove?

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

  • Relative to Portsmouth:

    • In 2024, Paulsgrove demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Portsmouth average, with 1694 crimes compared to 2119.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Paulsgrove witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

    • In 2023, Paulsgrove had fewer crimes than the Portsmouth average, with 1,570 crimes compared to 2,060. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Paulsgrove recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Paulsgrove Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Paulsgrove has recorded 131 crimes with crime rate of 4.35 ranking 7th out of 13 in the Portsmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Paulsgrove crimes were 1,694. The crime rate of Paulsgrove in 2024 was 56.25 (year) or 4.69 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Paulsgrove were around 1,570 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.14 (year) or 4.34 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Paulsgrove)CrimesRank (Paulsgrove)CrimesRank (Paulsgrove)
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
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

Paulsgrove Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (82 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (85 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (136 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 933 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202578
April 202561
March 202563
February 202545
January 202570
December 202463
November 202458
October 202482
September 202471
August 202485
July 202475
June 2024136
May 202446

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 202513
February 20256
January 202514
December 202412
November 202411
October 202422
September 202411
August 202413
July 202425
June 202432
May 202415

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20259
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20243
July 202413
June 20248
May 202414

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20253
March 20255
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 202416
October 202413
September 202410
August 202413
July 202417
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 162 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202517
February 20253
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 202411
September 202410
August 202412
July 202414
June 202436
May 202415

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 202410
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 202414
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
June 20242

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Paulsgrove in May 2025

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

1. Service Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Painswick Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Rydal Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Bourne Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. St Michaels Court (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Meadowsweet Way (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Longdean Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Kingsland Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Newbolt Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Winchcombe Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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