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Crime in Hilsea

Hilsea had 349 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 114.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 25 Portsmouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% below the middle Portsmouth area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

PO2, Portsmouth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Hilsea

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114.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 25Portsmouth rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common133 in 3 months

Month by month

108 Mar 111 Apr 124 May 112 Jun 128 Jul 109 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13338%
anti-social behaviour4312%
theft339%
public order309%
shoplifting267%
criminal damage226%
vehicle crime216%
burglary123%

Hilsea against Portsmouth

TypeHilsea per 1,000Middle Portsmouth areaChange
Violence43.655.5▲ 10%
Burglary3.92.6–
Vehicle crime6.96.9▼ 22%
Anti-social behaviour14.113.9▼ 17%
Theft and robbery14.810.6▲ 88%

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%
Cosham169.8▼ 1%
Stamshaw137.7▼ 5%
Hilsea114.4▲ 2%
North End99.3▼ 9%
Tipner88.8▼ 11%
Copnor64.5▼ 5%
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 Hilsea a safe area?

Hilsea had about 114.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 25 Portsmouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hilsea?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (133), followed by anti-social behaviour (43) and theft (33).