Crime Rate in Portswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portswood

The total recorded crimes in Portswood, Southampton, UK in July 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portswood crime rate of 2.55 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 Portswood, encompassing approximately 60,482 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-14.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
Portswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Richmond Gardens with total crimes: 11

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 July 2025 the Portswood has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 2.55 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Portswood)CrimesRank (Portswood)CrimesRank (Portswood)
Bargate1,016 111,767 18,640 1
Bevois635 28,615 28,535 2
Millbrook300 43,761 33,309 3
Redbridge321 33,422 43,276 4
Freemantle239 52,991 52,972 5
Shirley238 62,785 62,848 6
Peartree212 72,360 72,383 7
Bitterne174 102,183 92,354 8
Swaythling210 82,191 81,924 9
Woolston202 91,901 111,700 11
Harefield113 141,484 121,548 12
Sholing135 121,229 141,277 14
Coxford124 131,398 131,313 13
Bitterne Park95 151,172 151,185 15
Bassett92 161,154 161,031 16

Portswood 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 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 516 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202562
May 202540
April 202554
March 202558
February 202541
January 202561
December 202444
November 202450
October 202453

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253
January 202514
December 20244
November 20246
October 202414

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20255
April 202518
March 202521
February 202514
January 202521
December 202410
November 20247
October 202410

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202522
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 202414
November 202415
October 20249

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202517
May 202522
April 202516
March 202514
February 20259
January 202516
December 202412
November 202414
October 202415

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 20256
April 20257
March 20259
February 20253
January 202512
December 20248
November 202411
October 202413

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20259
January 20251
December 202410
November 20249
October 20249

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202511
April 20258
March 20258
February 20259
January 202512
December 202412
November 202411
October 20244

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20244

A total of 202 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202517
May 202521
April 202517
March 202520
February 202510
January 20258
December 202433
November 202436
October 202418

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Portswood in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Richmond Gardens (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Shakespeare Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Portswood Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Drummond Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. Woodside Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
9. Furzedown Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Norcliffe Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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