Crime in Baffins: statistics, rates and trends
1,274 crimes were recorded in Baffins in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (568), anti-social behaviour (109) and vehicle crime (99) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,771st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Baffins | Portsmouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,274 | 26,789 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.7 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 15,586 | 214,321 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Baffins of any year here (1,274 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,274 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,355 | 86.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,437 | 92.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,703 | 109.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,681 | 107.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,566 | 100.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,495 | 95.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,342 | 86.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,674 | 107.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 115 |
| July 2026 | 102 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 121 |
| April 2026 | 93 |
| March 2026 | 128 |
| February 2026 | 110 |
| January 2026 | 90 |
| December 2025 | 100 |
| November 2025 | 120 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 105 |
Compared with England and Wales, Baffins recorded notably more bicycle theft (63% above the national rate), possession of weapons (52% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (28% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (54% below) and public order (33% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 58 to 99 and burglary rose from 30 to 40, while anti-social behaviour fell from 156 to 109 and public order fell from 90 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 568 | 36.4 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 7.0 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 99 | 6.4 | 5.0 | +71% |
| Shoplifting | 89 | 5.7 | 8.5 | -12% |
| Other theft | 87 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Public order | 70 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Drugs | 41 | 2.6 | 3.3 | +11% |
| Burglary | 40 | 2.6 | 3.6 | +33% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.1 | 2.1 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.5 | 1.0 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Baffins.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Baffins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fratton | 1,547 | 94.7 | +16% |
| Copnor | 1,430 | 106.2 | +30% |
| Milton | 1,382 | 94.3 | +15% |
| Central Southsea | 1,653 | 101.2 | +24% |
| Nelson | 2,229 | 138.9 | +70% |
| Charles Dickens | 6,044 | 255.5 | +213% |
| Hilsea | 1,327 | 91.5 | +12% |
| Eastney and Craneswater | 1,169 | 93.0 | +14% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Baffins over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Warblington Place” (147).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Warblington Place | 147 |
| On or near Sword Sands Road | 65 |
| On or near Ebery Grove | 56 |
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Bowler Court | 53 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 39 |
| On or near Lacey Road | 37 |
| On or near James Road | 32 |
| On or near Mariners Walk | 31 |
| On or near Priorsdean Avenue | 31 |
Of the 1,165 crimes in Baffins with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 109 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 486 | 41.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 382 | 32.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 6.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Baffins has an estimated population of 15,586 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (11%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (27%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Baffins average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Baffins | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Baffins a safe place to live?
Baffins recorded 81.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,771st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Baffins?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 568 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Baffins going up or down?
Recorded crime in Baffins was down 6% on the year before: 1,274 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,355 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Baffins?
About 15,586 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Baffins?
Baffins is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.