Crime Rate in St Thomas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Thomas

The total recorded crimes in St Thomas, Portsmouth, UK in May 2025 are around 246 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Thomas crime rate of 1.55 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 St Thomas, encompassing approximately 159,091 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (42.31% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)
St Thomas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • St Michael'S Road with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

How safe is St Thomas?

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

  • Relative to Portsmouth:

    • In 2024, St Thomas reported a higher crime volume than the Portsmouth average, with 2,733 crimes compared to 2,119. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Thomas witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

    • In 2023, St Thomas experienced a greater number of crimes than the Portsmouth average, with 2,795 crimes compared to 2,060. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Thomas witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Thomas Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Thomas has recorded 246 crimes with crime rate of 1.55 ranking 2th out of 13 in the Portsmouth, UK

In 2024, the total St Thomas crimes were 2,733. The crime rate of St Thomas in 2024 was 17.18 (year) or 1.43 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Thomas were around 2,795 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.57 (year) or 1.46 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Thomas)CrimesRank (St Thomas)CrimesRank (St Thomas)
Charles Dickens603 17,158 17,070 1
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
Paulsgrove131 71,694 71,570 8
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

St Thomas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (75 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 85 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 90 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (95 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (111 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (164 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (112 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 202412
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 1251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 96.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 202590
March 202575
February 202585
January 202582
December 202490
November 202488
October 202476
September 202495
August 2024111
July 202498
June 2024164
May 2024112

A total of 270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202522
March 202524
February 202514
January 20256
December 202422
November 202423
October 202415
September 202421
August 202424
July 202420
June 202448
May 202410

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
May 20242

A total of 264 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202518
March 202524
February 202514
January 202518
December 202414
November 202420
October 202420
September 202423
August 202416
July 202421
June 202440
May 202414

A total of 69 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 202510
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 202413
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246

A total of 235 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202511
March 202510
February 202518
January 202516
December 202417
November 202410
October 202412
September 202414
August 202423
July 202423
June 202440
May 202420

A total of 293 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202526
March 202526
February 202524
January 202516
December 202427
November 202413
October 202420
September 202427
August 202424
July 202418
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 127 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202512
February 202511
January 202514
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247
July 202411
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 191 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202514
March 202513
February 20256
January 20257
December 202411
November 202417
October 202412
September 202419
August 202412
July 202414
June 202430
May 202415

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254
January 202512
December 20241
November 20248
October 202411
September 202413
August 20241
July 202411
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

High Crime Locations St Thomas in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Drugs1
2. St Michael'S Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft4
Public order2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Worcester Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary1
6. Belmont Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Elm Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Public order1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
9. Wellington Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Henrietta Place (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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