Crime Rate in Portswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portswood

The total recorded crimes in Portswood, Southampton, UK in May 2025 are around 131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portswood crime rate of 2.17 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 Portswood, encompassing approximately 60,482 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-25.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
Portswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Drummond Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Portswood?

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

  • Relative to Southampton:

    • In 2024, Portswood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southampton average, with 2174 crimes compared to 3162.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Portswood recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

    • In 2023, Portswood had fewer crimes than the Southampton average, with 1,833 crimes compared to 2,883. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Portswood recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Portswood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Portswood has recorded 131 crimes with crime rate of 2.17 ranking 13th out of 15 in the Southampton, UK

In 2024, the total Portswood crimes were 2,174. The crime rate of Portswood in 2024 was 35.94 (year) or 3.00 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Southampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Portswood were around 1,833 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.31 (year) or 2.53 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Southampton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Portswood)CrimesRank (Portswood)CrimesRank (Portswood)
Bargate880 111,767 18,640 1
Bevois724 28,615 28,535 2
Millbrook318 43,761 33,309 3
Shirley334 32,785 62,848 6
Redbridge245 53,422 43,276 4
Freemantle241 62,991 52,972 5
Peartree162 92,360 72,383 7
Swaythling191 72,191 81,924 9
Bitterne159 102,183 92,354 8
Woolston176 81,901 111,700 11
Harefield139 111,484 121,548 12
Coxford138 121,398 131,313 13
Sholing97 141,229 141,277 14
Bitterne Park88 161,172 151,185 15
Bassett93 151,154 161,031 16

Portswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Public order 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 57 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (134 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202516
March 202514
February 20259
January 202516
December 202412
November 202414
October 202415
September 20245
August 20249
July 202412
June 202428
May 202417

A total of 753 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202554
March 202558
February 202541
January 202561
December 202444
November 202450
October 202453
September 202448
August 202451
July 202457
June 2024134
May 202462

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 216 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202518
March 202521
February 202514
January 202521
December 202410
November 20247
October 202410
September 202410
August 202418
July 202420
June 202440
May 202422

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20258
February 20259
January 202512
December 202412
November 202411
October 20244
September 20247
August 202415
July 202415
June 202424
May 20245

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 178 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20259
February 20253
January 202512
December 20248
November 202411
October 202413
September 202412
August 202414
July 202411
June 202458
May 202414

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253
January 202514
December 20244
November 20246
October 202414
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20259
January 20251
December 202410
November 20249
October 20249
September 202414
August 20248
July 202413
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 156 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 202414
November 202415
October 20249
September 202419
August 202416
July 202412
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 257 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202517
March 202520
February 202510
January 20258
December 202433
November 202436
October 202418
September 202410
August 20248
July 202410
June 202446
May 202420

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Portswood in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Drummond Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Saltmead (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Richmond Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
6. Thackeray Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
8. Belmont Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Bevois Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Lawn Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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