Crime in Portland: statistics, rates and trends

884 crimes were recorded in Portland in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 440 reports (50% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Portland has the 2,455th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Portland was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,348 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (884). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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 Portland 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 increases were in other crime (+50%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-53%) and public order (-43%).

Violence and sexual offences in Portland

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Portland recorded 440 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 49.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Portland

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Portland recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 20.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Portland

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Portland recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Portland

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Portland recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Portland

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Portland recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Portland

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Portland recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Portland

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Portland recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Portland

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Portland recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Portland

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Portland recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Portland

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Portland recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Portland

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Portland recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Portland

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Portland recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Portland

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Portland recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Portland over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Portland 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.

Portland has an estimated population of 13,747. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Portland sits in decile 4.0, more 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 Portland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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