Crime in Eastney and Craneswater: statistics, rates and trends
1,169 crimes were recorded in Eastney and Craneswater in the 12 months to August 2026, 93.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Eastney and Craneswater
- Questions about crime in Eastney and Craneswater
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (438), anti-social behaviour (151) and shoplifting (137) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,412th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Eastney and Craneswater | Portsmouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,169 | 26,789 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.0 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,566 | 214,321 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Eastney and Craneswater peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,233 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,027). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,169 | 93.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,042 | 82.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,094 | 87.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,233 | 98.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,216 | 96.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,230 | 97.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,211 | 96.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,027 | 81.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,214 | 96.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 138 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Eastney and Craneswater recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.1 times the national rate), vehicle crime (54% above the national rate) and shoplifting (29% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (53% below) and anti-social behaviour (22% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 53 to 96 and drugs rose from 22 to 36, while burglary fell from 35 to 21 and public order fell from 107 to 76.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 438 | 34.9 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 | 12.0 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 137 | 10.9 | 8.5 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 7.6 | 5.0 | +81% |
| Public order | 76 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 71 | 5.7 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.9 | 3.3 | +64% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 1.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.7 | 3.6 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Eastney and Craneswater; the highest is Charles Dickens (255.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Baffins (81.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eastney and Craneswater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Southsea | 1,653 | 101.2 | +9% |
| Milton | 1,382 | 94.3 | +1% |
| St Jude | 1,985 | 165.1 | +78% |
| St Thomas | 2,480 | 162.8 | +75% |
| Fratton | 1,547 | 94.7 | +2% |
| Baffins | 1,274 | 81.7 | -12% |
| Charles Dickens | 6,044 | 255.5 | +175% |
| Copnor | 1,430 | 106.2 | +14% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Eastney and Craneswater over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (138).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 138 |
| On or near Waverley Road | 85 |
| On or near Parking Area | 75 |
| On or near Leopold Street | 50 |
| On or near Ringwood Road | 41 |
| On or near Bristol Road | 28 |
| On or near B2155 | 27 |
| On or near Gibraltar Road | 25 |
| On or near Allen'S Road | 24 |
| On or near Esplanade | 24 |
Of the 1,018 crimes in Eastney and Craneswater with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 151 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 385 | 37.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 371 | 36.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Eastney and Craneswater has an estimated population of 12,566 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (38%, against 20%), less social housing (6.8%, against 17.1%) and fewer children (14%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eastney and Craneswater average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Eastney and Craneswater | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eastney and Craneswater a safe place to live?
Eastney and Craneswater recorded 93.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,412th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and vehicle crime.
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (151).
Is crime in Eastney and Craneswater going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eastney and Craneswater was up 12% on the year before: 1,169 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,042 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eastney and Craneswater?
About 12,566 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eastney and Craneswater?
Eastney and Craneswater 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.