Crime in Milton, Portsmouth: statistics, rates and trends
1,382 crimes were recorded in Milton, Portsmouth in the 12 months to August 2026, 94.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Milton, Portsmouth
- Questions about crime in Milton, Portsmouth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (577), public order (148) and anti-social behaviour (129) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,386th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Milton, Portsmouth | Portsmouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,382 | 26,789 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.3 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 14,661 | 214,321 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Milton, Portsmouth peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,629 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,309). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,382 | 94.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,460 | 99.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,309 | 89.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,380 | 94.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,534 | 104.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,408 | 96.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,629 | 111.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,326 | 90.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,599 | 109.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 134 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Milton, Portsmouth recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.2 times the national rate), public order (52% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (32% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (60% below) and anti-social behaviour (43% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 67 to 81, while bicycle theft fell from 51 to 27 and burglary fell from 30 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 577 | 39.4 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Public order | 148 | 10.1 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 129 | 8.8 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 122 | 8.3 | 8.5 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 6.5 | 5.0 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 81 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Drugs | 32 | 2.2 | 3.3 | -22% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 1.8 | 0.8 | -47% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.4 | 3.6 | -30% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Milton, Portsmouth; the highest is Charles Dickens (255.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Baffins (81.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Milton, Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastney and Craneswater | 1,169 | 93.0 | -1% |
| Central Southsea | 1,653 | 101.2 | +7% |
| Baffins | 1,274 | 81.7 | -13% |
| Fratton | 1,547 | 94.7 | 0% |
| St Jude | 1,985 | 165.1 | +75% |
| Charles Dickens | 6,044 | 255.5 | +171% |
| St Thomas | 2,480 | 162.8 | +73% |
| Copnor | 1,430 | 106.2 | +13% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Milton, Portsmouth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Goldsmith Avenue” (111).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Goldsmith Avenue | 111 |
| On or near Supermarket | 107 |
| On or near Dickinson Road | 79 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 60 |
| On or near Gisors Road | 42 |
| On or near Orchard Lane | 38 |
| On or near Ruskin Road | 33 |
| On or near Church View | 32 |
| On or near Hospital | 29 |
| On or near Lime Tree View | 27 |
Of the 1,253 crimes in Milton, Portsmouth with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 129 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 527 | 42.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 429 | 34.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 130 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Milton, Portsmouth has an estimated population of 14,661 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (10%, against 17%) and more private renting (27%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Milton, Portsmouth average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Milton, Portsmouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Milton, Portsmouth a safe place to live?
Milton, Portsmouth recorded 94.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,386th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and public order.
What is the most common crime in Milton, Portsmouth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 577 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (148).
Is crime in Milton, Portsmouth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Milton, Portsmouth was down 5% on the year before: 1,382 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,460 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Milton, Portsmouth?
About 14,661 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Milton, Portsmouth?
Milton, Portsmouth 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.