Crime in Portishead South: statistics, rates and trends

154 crimes were recorded in Portishead South in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 71 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Portishead South has the 3,350th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Portishead South was highest in the year to July 2022 (165 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (105). Over the whole period it rose 47%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Portishead South 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. The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-52%).

Violence and sexual offences in Portishead South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Portishead South recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 46.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Portishead South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Portishead South recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Portishead South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Portishead South recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Portishead South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Portishead South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Portishead South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Portishead South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Portishead South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Portishead South recorded 6 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 25% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Portishead South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Portishead South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Portishead South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Portishead South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Portishead South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Portishead South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Portishead South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Portishead South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Portishead South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Portishead South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Portishead South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Portishead South.

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 Portishead South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Portishead South 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.

Portishead South has an estimated population of 3,619. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Portishead South sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Portishead South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.