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Crime in Stamshaw

Stamshaw had 632 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 137.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 25 Portsmouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 14% above the middle Portsmouth area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

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

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137.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 25Portsmouth rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common263 in 3 months

Month by month

210 Mar 222 Apr 236 May 212 Jun 221 Jul 199 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence26342%
anti-social behaviour6410%
public order549%
shoplifting528%
vehicle crime518%
theft477%
criminal damage416%
drugs234%

Stamshaw against Portsmouth

TypeStamshaw per 1,000Middle Portsmouth areaChange
Violence57.355.5▲ 11%
Burglary2.62.6▼ 14%
Vehicle crime11.16.9▲ 2%
Anti-social behaviour13.913.9▼ 11%
Theft and robbery13.110.6▲ 3%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Portsmouth165.1▲ 11%
Stamshaw137.7▼ 5%
Buckland129.1▼ 1%
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 Stamshaw a safe area?

Stamshaw had about 137.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 25 Portsmouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Stamshaw?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (263), followed by anti-social behaviour (64) and public order (54).