Crime in Drayton and Farlington: statistics, rates and trends
612 crimes were recorded in Drayton and Farlington in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Drayton and Farlington at a glance
- Crime trends in Drayton and Farlington
- Types of crime in Drayton and Farlington
- Drayton and Farlington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Drayton and Farlington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Drayton and Farlington
- Population and deprivation in Drayton and Farlington
- Questions about crime in Drayton and Farlington
- About this data
612 crimes were recorded in Drayton and Farlington in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 264 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Drayton and Farlington has the 3,339th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Drayton and Farlington | Portsmouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 612 | 26,665 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.9 | 124.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,266 | 214,321 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Drayton and Farlington was highest in the year to July 2018 (880 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (612). Over the whole period it fell 30%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 612 | 42.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 644 | 45.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 612 | 42.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 644 | 45.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 766 | 53.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 794 | 55.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 774 | 54.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 834 | 58.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 880 | 61.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Drayton and Farlington over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+35%). The largest falls were in burglary (-59%) and vehicle crime (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 264 | 18.5 | 0.54 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 4.6 | 0.55 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 4.0 | 0.26 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 3.0 | 0.44 | -4% |
| Public order | 43 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 2.8 | 0.57 | -26% |
| Other theft | 39 | 2.7 | 0.43 | +8% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.3 | 0.60 | +64% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.2 | 0.34 | -59% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 0.87 | +100% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.6 | 0.19 | -53% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Drayton and Farlington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Drayton and Farlington recorded 264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 43.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Drayton and Farlington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Drayton and Farlington recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Drayton and Farlington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Drayton and Farlington recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Drayton and Farlington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Drayton and Farlington recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Drayton and Farlington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Drayton and Farlington recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Drayton and Farlington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Drayton and Farlington recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Drayton and Farlington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Drayton and Farlington recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Drayton and Farlington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Drayton and Farlington recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Drayton and Farlington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Drayton and Farlington recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Drayton and Farlington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Drayton and Farlington recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Drayton and Farlington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Drayton and Farlington recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Drayton and Farlington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Drayton and Farlington recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Drayton and Farlington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Drayton and Farlington recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Drayton and Farlington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Drayton and Farlington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Drayton and Farlington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Drayton and Farlington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Drayton and Farlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosham | 2,103 | 141.5 | +230% |
| Hilsea | 1,317 | 90.8 | +112% |
| Copnor | 1,487 | 110.4 | +157% |
| Paulsgrove | 1,533 | 103.6 | +142% |
| Nelson | 2,264 | 141.1 | +229% |
| Baffins | 1,282 | 82.3 | +92% |
| Fratton | 1,500 | 91.9 | +114% |
| Charles Dickens | 6,001 | 253.7 | +491% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Drayton and Farlington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 42 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Kirtley Close | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Broad Gardens | 16 |
| On or near Beverley Grove | 15 |
| On or near East Court | 15 |
| On or near Christchurch Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Rectory Avenue | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Drayton and Farlington over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 196 | 32.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 186 | 30.4% |
| Not recorded | 57 | 9.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 7.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 7.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Drayton and Farlington has an estimated population of 14,266. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Drayton and Farlington sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Drayton and Farlington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.0% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Drayton and Farlington a safe place to live?
Drayton and Farlington recorded 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Drayton and Farlington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (65).
Is crime in Drayton and Farlington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Drayton and Farlington was down 5% on the year before: 612 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 644 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Drayton and Farlington?
Drayton and Farlington is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Drayton and Farlington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.