Portsmouth Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Portsmouth's crime profile in June 2025 reveals a striking anomaly in violent crime, which stands at 3.6 per 1,000 residents — 26% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This category alone accounts for 37.1% of all reported crimes, dwarfing anti-social behaviour (12.2%) and shoplifting (11.7%). The summer season, marked by longer daylight hours and the onset of tourist activity in Portsmouth's coastal and historic districts, may partly explain the elevated violence rates. While violent crime dominates, shoplifting and public order offences also show marked divergence from national trends, with shoplifting at 1.1 per 1,000 (75% above UK average) and public order offences at 0.9 per 1,000 (53% above UK average). These figures suggest a combination of local demographics and seasonal dynamics, with the city's retail hubs and waterfront areas likely contributing to the spike in property-related offences. The overall crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 — 19.8% above the UK average — underscores a need for targeted interventions, particularly in high-traffic zones. However, the data also highlights some positive trends: burglary rates fell by 28.3% month-on-month, and anti-social behaviour remains 15% below the UK average, indicating that not all aspects of Portsmouth's crime profile are in decline. As the summer season progresses, local authorities may need to balance efforts between addressing violent crime and maintaining the city's appeal to visitors.

June 2025 saw a dramatic 120% increase in theft from the person, with reported incidents rising from 10 to 22. This surge, while small in absolute terms, signals a concerning shift in crime patterns that could reflect increased foot traffic in tourist areas or changes in police visibility. Concurrently, vehicle crime rose by 45.3%, climbing from 75 to 109 incidents — a jump that may be linked to the summer months and the increased use of vehicles for travel and leisure. These increases contrast with declines in other categories: possession of weapons fell by 33.3% (33 to 22), and burglary dropped by 28.3% (60 to 43), suggesting that some areas of Portsmouth are experiencing reduced criminal activity. The city's performance against the UK average reveals stark contrasts: while violence and sexual offences remain 26% above the national benchmark, burglary is 29% below, and anti-social behaviour is 15% below. This mixed picture highlights the need for nuanced strategies, as areas with high rates of violent crime may require different approaches than those with declining burglary figures. For residents, the most immediate concern is the sharp rise in theft from the person, which could indicate a need for increased personal security measures in public spaces.

Portsmouth's crime rate in June 2025 (9.7 per 1,000 residents) represents an 11.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.1 per 1,000 — a decline that, while notable, still leaves the city 19.8% above the UK average. This monthly drop is reflected in the daily crime count, which averaged 70 crimes per day over the 30-day period — a figure that, while lower than the prior month, remains higher than the national trend. On a population-scaled basis, the city experienced one reported crime for every 103 residents over the course of June, a ratio that, while not alarmingly high, indicates that residents are more likely to encounter crime than the UK average. This monthly exposure figure must be contextualised within Portsmouth's unique demographic profile: as a coastal city with a mix of residential, commercial, and tourist areas, the crime rate is influenced by factors such as seasonal tourism, the density of public spaces, and the presence of major transport hubs. While the overall rate has decreased from May, the persistent gap above the UK average suggests that systemic issues — such as the concentration of violent crime in certain areas — may require sustained attention. The comparison also reveals that Portsmouth's performance against the UK average is not uniform: while violent crime remains elevated, burglary and anti-social behaviour are below the national benchmark, indicating that some crime prevention efforts are working.