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Crime in Port Solent

Port Solent had 219 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 279.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 25 Portsmouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 131% above the middle Portsmouth area. Crime was up 30% on the three months before.

PO6, Portsmouth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Port Solent

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279.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 25Portsmouth rank1st is the highest rate
+30%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common83 in 3 months

Month by month

61 Mar 56 Apr 52 May 75 Jun 69 Jul 75 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8338%
shoplifting2712%
anti-social behaviour2311%
public order2210%
criminal damage167%
vehicle crime136%
theft125%
bike theft94%

Port Solent against Portsmouth

TypePort Solent per 1,000Middle Portsmouth areaChange
Violence105.955.5▲ 89%
Burglary2.62.6–
Vehicle crime16.66.9–
Anti-social behaviour29.413.9▲ 15%
Theft and robbery29.410.6▲ 28%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Port Solent279.5▲ 30%
Wymering187.7▲ 4%
Cosham169.8▼ 1%
Paulsgrove121.1▲ 15%
Hilsea114.4▲ 2%
Portchester93▲ 22%
Tipner88.8▼ 11%
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 Port Solent a safe area?

Port Solent had about 279.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 25 Portsmouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Port Solent?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (83), followed by shoplifting (27) and anti-social behaviour (23).