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Crime in Drayton

Drayton had 115 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 43.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 25 Portsmouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 64% below the middle Portsmouth area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

PO6, Portsmouth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Drayton

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43.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 25Portsmouth rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common38 in 3 months

Month by month

37 Mar 38 Apr 43 May 37 Jun 50 Jul 28 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3833%
vehicle crime1513%
public order1311%
shoplifting1210%
theft1110%
anti-social behaviour98%
criminal damage98%
burglary43%

Drayton against Portsmouth

TypeDrayton per 1,000Middle Portsmouth areaChange
Violence14.455.5▼ 21%
Burglary1.52.6–
Vehicle crime5.76.9–
Anti-social behaviour3.413.9▼ 40%
Theft and robbery4.610.6–

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%
Wymering187.7▲ 4%
Cosham169.8▼ 1%
Hilsea114.4▲ 2%
Purbrook103.3▲ 19%
Farlington58.4▲ 16%
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 Drayton a safe area?

Drayton had about 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 25 Portsmouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Drayton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (38), followed by vehicle crime (15) and public order (13).