Crime in Copnor: statistics, rates and trends
1,430 crimes were recorded in Copnor in the 12 months to August 2026, 106.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (409), shoplifting (365) and public order (129) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,094th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Copnor | Portsmouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,430 | 26,789 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.2 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 13,469 | 214,321 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Copnor peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,506 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,004). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,430 | 106.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,480 | 109.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,316 | 97.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,483 | 110.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,506 | 111.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,177 | 87.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,339 | 99.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,017 | 75.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,004 | 74.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 80 |
| July 2026 | 134 |
| June 2026 | 120 |
| May 2026 | 122 |
| April 2026 | 101 |
| March 2026 | 132 |
| February 2026 | 110 |
| January 2026 | 115 |
| December 2025 | 137 |
| November 2025 | 109 |
| October 2025 | 136 |
| September 2025 | 134 |
Compared with England and Wales, Copnor recorded notably more shoplifting (3.2 times the national rate), drugs (93% above the national rate) and possession of weapons (76% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (56% below) and other theft (42% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 82 to 122 and shoplifting rose from 262 to 365, while violence and sexual offences fell from 583 to 409 and burglary fell from 27 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 409 | 30.4 | 34.2 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 365 | 27.1 | 8.5 | +39% |
| Public order | 129 | 9.6 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 | 9.1 | 15.4 | +49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 104 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Drugs | 85 | 6.3 | 3.3 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 5.2 | 5.0 | +30% |
| Other theft | 50 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.7 | 1.0 | -15% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.6 | 3.6 | -22% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Copnor; the highest is Charles Dickens (255.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Baffins (81.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Copnor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilsea | 1,327 | 91.5 | -14% |
| Nelson | 2,229 | 138.9 | +31% |
| Baffins | 1,274 | 81.7 | -23% |
| Fratton | 1,547 | 94.7 | -11% |
| Charles Dickens | 6,044 | 255.5 | +141% |
| Cosham | 2,136 | 143.8 | +35% |
| Milton | 1,382 | 94.3 | -11% |
| Central Southsea | 1,653 | 101.2 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Copnor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sutton Close” (270).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sutton Close | 270 |
| On or near Beaulieu Road | 200 |
| On or near Burrfields Road | 160 |
| On or near Supermarket | 128 |
| On or near Lovett Road | 53 |
| On or near Bosham Road | 31 |
| On or near Paddington Road | 31 |
| On or near Devon Road | 28 |
| On or near Claybank Spur | 25 |
| On or near Wesley Grove | 22 |
Of the 1,308 crimes in Copnor with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 122 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 476 | 36.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 410 | 31.3% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 118 | 9.0% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 53 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Copnor has an estimated population of 13,469 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Copnor average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Copnor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Copnor a safe place to live?
Copnor recorded 106.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,094th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Copnor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 409 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (365).
Is crime in Copnor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Copnor was down 3% on the year before: 1,430 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,480 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Copnor?
About 13,469 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Copnor?
Copnor 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.