Portsmouth
Covering wards: Central Southsea, Charles Dickens, Eastney and Craneswater, St Jude, St Thomas
Thinking about moving to Portsmouth PO5? Police recorded 842 crimes here in April 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Portsmouth PO5 recorded 842 crimes in April 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 307 incidents. This is above the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In April 2026, the top crime types in Portsmouth PO5 were: Violence & sexual offences (307), Anti-social behaviour (136), and Shoplifting (80). These accounted for 62% of all recorded crime in the area.
Portsmouth PO5 is above the national average for total recorded crime. Areas with higher crime rates aren't necessarily unsafe — much depends on crime type and context. Our full report breaks this down in detail.
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