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Crime in Southsea

Southsea had 1,588 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 213.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 25 Portsmouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 77% above the middle Portsmouth area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

PO5, Portsmouth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Southsea

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213.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 25Portsmouth rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common623 in 3 months

Month by month

440 Mar 409 Apr 542 May 504 Jun 517 Jul 567 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence62339%
anti-social behaviour20313%
public order1439%
shoplifting1147%
theft1067%
drugs956%
criminal damage815%
vehicle crime543%

Southsea against Portsmouth

TypeSouthsea per 1,000Middle Portsmouth areaChange
Violence83.955.5▲ 17%
Burglary52.6▲ 48%
Vehicle crime7.36.9▼ 8%
Anti-social behaviour27.313.9▲ 8%
Theft and robbery25.610.6▲ 31%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Old Portsmouth257.7▲ 19%
Portsea255.5▲ 14%
Somers Town231.5▲ 11%
Southsea213.8▲ 14%
Fratton176.6▲ 9%
Portsmouth165.1▲ 11%
Milton103.8▲ 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 Southsea a safe area?

Southsea had about 213.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 25 Portsmouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Southsea?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (623), followed by anti-social behaviour (203) and public order (143).