Crime in Drayton and Farlington: statistics, rates and trends
613 crimes were recorded in Drayton and Farlington in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Drayton and Farlington
- Questions about crime in Drayton and Farlington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (238), shoplifting (66) and anti-social behaviour (62) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,333rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Drayton and Farlington | Portsmouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 613 | 26,789 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.0 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 14,266 | 214,321 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Drayton and Farlington of any year here (613 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 613 | 43.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 632 | 44.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 615 | 43.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 642 | 45.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 761 | 53.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 799 | 56.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 763 | 53.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 842 | 59.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 874 | 61.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (72% below) and criminal damage and arson (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 43 to 66 and other theft rose from 33 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 238 | 16.7 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 4.6 | 8.5 | +53% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 4.3 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Public order | 53 | 3.7 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 3.4 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other theft | 42 | 2.9 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Drayton and Farlington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Drayton and Farlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosham | 2,136 | 143.8 | +235% |
| Hilsea | 1,327 | 91.5 | +113% |
| Copnor | 1,430 | 106.2 | +147% |
| Paulsgrove | 1,520 | 102.8 | +139% |
| Nelson | 2,229 | 138.9 | +223% |
| Baffins | 1,274 | 81.7 | +90% |
| Fratton | 1,547 | 94.7 | +120% |
| Charles Dickens | 6,044 | 255.5 | +495% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Drayton and Farlington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Kirtley Close | 19 |
| On or near Beverley Grove | 17 |
| On or near Broad Gardens | 17 |
| On or near East Court | 16 |
| On or near Rectory Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Chalk Way | 14 |
Of the 551 crimes in Drayton and Farlington with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 198 | 35.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 190 | 34.5% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Drayton and Farlington has an estimated population of 14,266 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Drayton and Farlington average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Drayton and Farlington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Drayton and Farlington a safe place to live?
Drayton and Farlington recorded 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,333rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Drayton and Farlington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 238 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (66).
Is crime in Drayton and Farlington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Drayton and Farlington was down 3% on the year before: 613 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 632 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Drayton and Farlington?
About 14,266 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Drayton and Farlington?
Drayton and Farlington 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.