Crime in Milton, Portsmouth: statistics, rates and trends
1,369 crimes were recorded in Milton, Portsmouth in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Milton, Portsmouth at a glance
- Crime trends in Milton, Portsmouth
- Types of crime in Milton, Portsmouth
- Milton, Portsmouth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Milton, Portsmouth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Milton, Portsmouth
- Population and deprivation in Milton, Portsmouth
- Questions about crime in Milton, Portsmouth
- About this data
1,369 crimes were recorded in Milton, Portsmouth in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 574 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Milton, Portsmouth has the 1,406th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Milton, Portsmouth | Portsmouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,369 | 26,665 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.4 | 124.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,661 | 214,321 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Milton, Portsmouth was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,636 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,308). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 1,369 | 93.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,461 | 99.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,308 | 89.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,404 | 95.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,519 | 103.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,507 | 102.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,514 | 103.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,310 | 89.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,636 | 111.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 153 |
| June 2026 | 120 |
| May 2026 | 120 |
| April 2026 | 119 |
| March 2026 | 117 |
| February 2026 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 93 |
| December 2025 | 97 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 111 |
| August 2025 | 121 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Milton, Portsmouth 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 public order, vehicle crime, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+20%) and vehicle crime (+13%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-33%) and drugs (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 574 | 39.2 | 1.14 | -9% |
| Public order | 144 | 9.8 | 1.48 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 | 8.5 | 0.56 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 122 | 8.3 | 1.00 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 6.5 | 0.97 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 94 | 6.4 | 1.30 | +13% |
| Other theft | 74 | 5.0 | 0.79 | +9% |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 2.2 | 2.65 | -33% |
| Drugs | 28 | 1.9 | 0.58 | -26% |
| Burglary | 25 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -14% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.4 | 0.68 | +110% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.2 | 0.91 | +64% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.9 | 0.91 | -28% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -57% |
Violence and sexual offences in Milton, Portsmouth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Milton, Portsmouth recorded 574 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 41.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Milton, Portsmouth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Milton, Portsmouth recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Milton, Portsmouth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Milton, Portsmouth recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Milton, Portsmouth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Milton, Portsmouth recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Milton, Portsmouth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Milton, Portsmouth recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Milton, Portsmouth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Milton, Portsmouth recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Milton, Portsmouth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Milton, Portsmouth recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Milton, Portsmouth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Milton, Portsmouth recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Milton, Portsmouth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Milton, Portsmouth recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Milton, Portsmouth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Milton, Portsmouth recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Milton, Portsmouth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Milton, Portsmouth recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Milton, Portsmouth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Milton, Portsmouth recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Milton, Portsmouth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Milton, Portsmouth recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Milton, Portsmouth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Milton, Portsmouth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Milton, Portsmouth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Milton, Portsmouth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Milton, Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastney and Craneswater | 1,139 | 90.6 | -3% |
| Central Southsea | 1,640 | 100.4 | +7% |
| Baffins | 1,282 | 82.3 | -12% |
| Fratton | 1,500 | 91.9 | -2% |
| St Jude | 1,976 | 164.4 | +76% |
| Charles Dickens | 6,001 | 253.7 | +172% |
| St Thomas | 2,442 | 160.3 | +72% |
| Copnor | 1,487 | 110.4 | +18% |
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 Milton, Portsmouth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 117 |
| On or near Goldsmith Avenue | 108 |
| On or near Dickinson Road | 71 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 59 |
| On or near Gisors Road | 40 |
| On or near Orchard Lane | 37 |
| On or near Church View | 35 |
| On or near Ruskin Road | 31 |
| On or near Lime Tree View | 28 |
| On or near Hospital | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Milton, Portsmouth 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 | 512 | 37.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 419 | 30.6% |
| Under investigation | 152 | 11.1% |
| Not recorded | 125 | 9.1% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
Milton, Portsmouth has an estimated population of 14,661. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Milton, Portsmouth sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Milton, Portsmouth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.1% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Milton, Portsmouth a safe place to live?
Milton, Portsmouth recorded 93.4 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 Milton, Portsmouth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 574 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (144).
Is crime in Milton, Portsmouth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Milton, Portsmouth was down 6% on the year before: 1,369 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,461 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Milton, Portsmouth?
Milton, Portsmouth 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 Milton, Portsmouth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.