Crime Rate in Paulsgrove: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Paulsgrove

The total recorded crimes in Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, UK in July 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Paulsgrove crime rate of 4.02 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 Paulsgrove, encompassing approximately 30,113 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
Paulsgrove Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsden Road with total crimes: 12
  • Service Road with total crimes: 7
  • Rockrose Way 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 July 2025 the Paulsgrove has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 4.02 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Paulsgrove)CrimesRank (Paulsgrove)CrimesRank (Paulsgrove)
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
Milton154 61,530 111,329 12
Hilsea128 91,519 121,581 7
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

Paulsgrove 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 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 782 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202550
May 202578
April 202561
March 202563
February 202545
January 202570
December 202463
November 202458
October 202482
September 202471
August 202485

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20259
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202511
May 20255
April 20253
March 202513
February 20256
January 202514
December 202412
November 202411
October 202422
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 202512
April 202512
March 202517
February 20253
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 202411
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Paulsgrove in July 2025

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

1. Marsden Road (Map)
Total12
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Service Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Rockrose Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
5. Painswick Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Ledbury Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
7. Braintree Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Kenchester Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Walford Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
10. Pendennis Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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