Crime in Fratton: statistics, rates and trends
1,547 crimes were recorded in Fratton in the 12 months to August 2026, 94.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (699), anti-social behaviour (140) and public order (135) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,372nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Fratton | Portsmouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,547 | 26,789 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.7 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 16,330 | 214,321 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fratton peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,224 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,450). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,547 | 94.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,450 | 88.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,512 | 92.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,722 | 105.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,846 | 113.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,156 | 132.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,224 | 136.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,786 | 109.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,008 | 123.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 149 |
| July 2026 | 125 |
| June 2026 | 124 |
| May 2026 | 122 |
| April 2026 | 116 |
| March 2026 | 119 |
| February 2026 | 114 |
| January 2026 | 139 |
| December 2025 | 135 |
| November 2025 | 119 |
| October 2025 | 154 |
| September 2025 | 131 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fratton recorded notably more possession of weapons (58% above the national rate), vehicle crime (40% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (25% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (44% below) and other crime (36% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 87 to 114 and drugs rose from 51 to 60, while other crime fell from 40 to 22 and possession of weapons fell from 31 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 699 | 42.8 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 | 8.6 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Public order | 135 | 8.3 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 114 | 7.0 | 5.0 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 109 | 6.7 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 74 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Drugs | 60 | 3.7 | 3.3 | +18% |
| Burglary | 42 | 2.6 | 3.6 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.5 | 1.0 | -19% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.3 | 2.1 | -45% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fratton; the highest is Charles Dickens (255.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Baffins (81.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fratton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baffins | 1,274 | 81.7 | -14% |
| Charles Dickens | 6,044 | 255.5 | +170% |
| Nelson | 2,229 | 138.9 | +47% |
| Central Southsea | 1,653 | 101.2 | +7% |
| Copnor | 1,430 | 106.2 | +12% |
| Milton | 1,382 | 94.3 | 0% |
| St Thomas | 2,480 | 162.8 | +72% |
| St Jude | 1,985 | 165.1 | +74% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Fratton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (95).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 95 |
| On or near Woodland Street | 66 |
| On or near Selbourne Terrace | 64 |
| On or near Little George Street | 59 |
| On or near Bettesworth Road | 49 |
| On or near Belmore Close | 46 |
| On or near Nancy Road | 42 |
| On or near Fratton | 37 |
| On or near Sandringham Road | 35 |
| On or near St Marys Road | 35 |
Of the 1,407 crimes in Fratton with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 140 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 605 | 43.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 403 | 28.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 93 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 57 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Fratton has an estimated population of 16,330 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (41%, against 20%), a younger population (9.4%, against 18.9%) and more households without a car (35%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fratton average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Fratton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Fratton a safe place to live?
Fratton recorded 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,372nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Fratton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 699 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (140).
Is crime in Fratton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fratton was up 7% on the year before: 1,547 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,450 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fratton?
About 16,330 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fratton?
Fratton 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.