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Crime in Anchorage Park

Anchorage Park had 116 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 287.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 25 Portsmouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 137% above the middle Portsmouth area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

PO3, Portsmouth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Anchorage Park

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287.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 25Portsmouth rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common34 in 3 months

Month by month

32 Mar 34 Apr 39 May 49 Jun 48 Jul 19 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Anchorage Park. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3429%
public order1916%
drugs1715%
anti-social behaviour1311%
criminal damage98%
shoplifting65%
vehicle crime54%
other crime43%

Anchorage Park against Portsmouth

TypeAnchorage Park per 1,000Middle Portsmouth areaChange
Violence84.255.5▲ 10%
Burglary2.52.6–
Vehicle crime12.46.9–
Anti-social behaviour32.213.9–
Theft and robbery12.410.6–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Anchorage Park287.3▲ 10%
Buckland129.1▼ 1%
Hilsea114.4▲ 2%
North End99.3▼ 9%
Baffins77.2▼ 4%
Copnor64.5▼ 5%
Drayton43.6▼ 3%
See every Portsmouth area ranked on the crime in Portsmouth page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Anchorage Park a safe area?

Anchorage Park had about 287.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 25 Portsmouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Anchorage Park?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (34), followed by public order (19) and drugs (17).