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Crime in Farlington

Farlington had 74 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 58.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 24th of 25 Portsmouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 52% below the middle Portsmouth area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

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

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58.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
24 of 25Portsmouth rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common28 in 3 months

Month by month

17 Mar 18 Apr 29 May 23 Jun 21 Jul 30 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2838%
public order1216%
anti-social behaviour912%
vehicle crime811%
theft68%
criminal damage57%
other crime45%
drugs11%

Farlington against Portsmouth

TypeFarlington per 1,000Middle Portsmouth areaChange
Violence22.155.5▼ 12%
Burglary02.6–
Vehicle crime6.36.9–
Anti-social behaviour7.113.9–
Theft and robbery4.710.6–

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%
Langstone234.1▲ 30%
Cosham169.8▼ 1%
Havant131.9▲ 7%
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 Farlington a safe area?

Farlington had about 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 24 of 25 Portsmouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Farlington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (28), followed by public order (12) and anti-social behaviour (9).