Crime in Eastney and Craneswater: statistics, rates and trends
1,139 crimes were recorded in Eastney and Craneswater in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Eastney and Craneswater at a glance
- Crime trends in Eastney and Craneswater
- Types of crime in Eastney and Craneswater
- Eastney and Craneswater compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eastney and Craneswater
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eastney and Craneswater
- Population and deprivation in Eastney and Craneswater
- Questions about crime in Eastney and Craneswater
- About this data
1,139 crimes were recorded in Eastney and Craneswater in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 438 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eastney and Craneswater has the 1,478th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Eastney and Craneswater | Portsmouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,139 | 26,665 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.6 | 124.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,566 | 214,321 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Eastney and Craneswater was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,290 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,024). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 1,139 | 90.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,055 | 84.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,050 | 83.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,290 | 102.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,202 | 95.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,242 | 98.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,186 | 94.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,024 | 81.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,225 | 97.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 135 |
| June 2026 | 110 |
| May 2026 | 114 |
| April 2026 | 98 |
| March 2026 | 91 |
| February 2026 | 75 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 83 |
| August 2025 | 108 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Eastney and Craneswater 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, vehicle crime, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+53%) and drugs (+52%). The largest falls were in burglary (-51%) and other crime (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 438 | 34.9 | 1.02 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 142 | 11.3 | 0.74 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 138 | 11.0 | 1.33 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 89 | 7.1 | 1.44 | +53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 5.6 | 0.82 | -22% |
| Public order | 68 | 5.4 | 0.81 | -41% |
| Other theft | 67 | 5.3 | 0.83 | +10% |
| Drugs | 35 | 2.8 | 0.85 | +52% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 1.8 | 2.13 | +38% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.5 | 0.43 | -51% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.3 | 0.94 | +78% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.2 | 1.23 | +36% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.0 | 0.49 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 0.33 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Eastney and Craneswater
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eastney and Craneswater recorded 438 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 38.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Eastney and Craneswater
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eastney and Craneswater recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Eastney and Craneswater
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eastney and Craneswater recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Eastney and Craneswater
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eastney and Craneswater recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Eastney and Craneswater
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eastney and Craneswater recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Eastney and Craneswater
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eastney and Craneswater recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Eastney and Craneswater
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eastney and Craneswater recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Eastney and Craneswater
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eastney and Craneswater recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Eastney and Craneswater
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Eastney and Craneswater recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Eastney and Craneswater
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eastney and Craneswater recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Eastney and Craneswater
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eastney and Craneswater recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Eastney and Craneswater
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eastney and Craneswater recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Eastney and Craneswater
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eastney and Craneswater recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Eastney and Craneswater
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eastney and Craneswater recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Eastney and Craneswater, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Eastney and Craneswater.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eastney and Craneswater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Southsea | 1,640 | 100.4 | +11% |
| Milton | 1,369 | 93.4 | +3% |
| St Jude | 1,976 | 164.4 | +81% |
| St Thomas | 2,442 | 160.3 | +77% |
| Fratton | 1,500 | 91.9 | +1% |
| Baffins | 1,282 | 82.3 | -9% |
| Charles Dickens | 6,001 | 253.7 | +180% |
| Copnor | 1,487 | 110.4 | +22% |
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 Eastney and Craneswater over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 137 |
| On or near Waverley Road | 87 |
| On or near Parking Area | 72 |
| On or near Leopold Street | 46 |
| On or near Ringwood Road | 39 |
| On or near Nightclub | 25 |
| On or near B2155 | 25 |
| On or near Allen'S Road | 23 |
| On or near Bristol Road | 23 |
| On or near Gibraltar Road | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eastney and Craneswater 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 | 382 | 33.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 367 | 32.2% |
| Not recorded | 142 | 12.5% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 8.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
Eastney and Craneswater has an estimated population of 12,566. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eastney and Craneswater sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Eastney and Craneswater |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.6% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% |
| Private rented homes | 37.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Eastney and Craneswater a safe place to live?
Eastney and Craneswater recorded 90.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Eastney and Craneswater?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 438 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (142).
Is crime in Eastney and Craneswater going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eastney and Craneswater was up 8% on the year before: 1,139 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,055 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Eastney and Craneswater?
Eastney and Craneswater 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 Eastney and Craneswater. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.