Safety in Portsmouth

Portsmouth in South East scores 53/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

26,471

Rate per 1,000

127.5

1-year trend

-5.6%

3-year trend

-13.5%

5-year trend

-14.1%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

323

Per 1,000 residents

1.6

Data last updated: 15 August 2026