Crime in South Portslade: statistics, rates and trends
1,211 crimes were recorded in South Portslade in the 12 months to August 2026, 119.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in South Portslade at a glance
- Crime trends in South Portslade
- Types of crime in South Portslade
- South Portslade compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Portslade
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Portslade
- Demographics of South Portslade
- Questions about crime in South Portslade
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (369), anti-social behaviour (275) and shoplifting (144) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 835th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | South Portslade | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,211 | 35,519 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 119.5 | 125.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,134 | 283,870 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in South Portslade of any year here (1,211 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 73%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,211 | 119.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,013 | 100.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,087 | 107.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 902 | 89.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 885 | 87.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 952 | 93.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 962 | 94.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 835 | 82.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 700 | 69.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 113 |
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 94 |
| May 2026 | 106 |
| April 2026 | 121 |
| March 2026 | 116 |
| February 2026 | 99 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 93 |
| November 2025 | 95 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
Compared with England and Wales, South Portslade recorded notably more public order (91% above the national rate), robbery (88% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (77% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (34% below) and other theft (30% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 139 to 275 and public order rose from 95 to 129, while other theft fell from 61 to 46 and drugs fell from 26 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 369 | 36.4 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 275 | 27.1 | 15.4 | +98% |
| Shoplifting | 144 | 14.2 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Public order | 129 | 12.7 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 9.1 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 4.9 | 5.0 | +9% |
| Other theft | 46 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Robbery | 26 | 2.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.2 | 3.3 | -15% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than South Portslade; the highest is Central Hove (128.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Westdene & Hove Park (50.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Portslade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wish | 823 | 82.1 | -31% |
| North Portslade | 693 | 66.6 | -44% |
| Hangleton & Knoll | 1,305 | 84.9 | -29% |
| Westbourne & Poets' Corner | 641 | 61.0 | -49% |
| Central Hove | 1,530 | 128.6 | +8% |
| Westdene & Hove Park | 803 | 50.0 | -58% |
| Goldsmid | 915 | 63.3 | -47% |
| Brunswick & Adelaide | 900 | 87.8 | -27% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in South Portslade over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Boundary Road” (209).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Boundary Road | 209 |
| On or near George Williams Mews | 115 |
| On or near Supermarket | 66 |
| On or near Carlton Terrace | 42 |
| On or near Vale Gardens | 39 |
| On or near St Aubyns Road | 38 |
| On or near Clarendon Place | 35 |
| On or near Station Road | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Infinity Close | 25 |
Of the 936 crimes in South Portslade with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 275 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 407 | 43.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 307 | 32.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
South Portslade has an estimated population of 10,134 (ONS, mid-2024). On the Census 2021 measures below it is close to England and Wales as a whole. On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Portslade average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | South Portslade | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is South Portslade a safe place to live?
South Portslade recorded 119.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 835th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and robbery.
What is the most common crime in South Portslade?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 369 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (275).
Is crime in South Portslade going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Portslade was up 20% on the year before: 1,211 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,013 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Portslade?
About 10,134 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Portslade?
South Portslade is policed by Sussex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.