Crime in St Thomas, Portsmouth: statistics, rates and trends
2,480 crimes were recorded in St Thomas, Portsmouth in the 12 months to August 2026, 162.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Thomas, Portsmouth at a glance
- Crime trends in St Thomas, Portsmouth
- Types of crime in St Thomas, Portsmouth
- St Thomas, Portsmouth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Thomas, Portsmouth
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Thomas, Portsmouth
- Demographics of St Thomas, Portsmouth
- Questions about crime in St Thomas, Portsmouth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (978), anti-social behaviour (312) and shoplifting (205) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 354th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | St Thomas, Portsmouth | Portsmouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,480 | 26,789 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 162.8 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 15,230 | 214,321 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in St Thomas, Portsmouth of any year here (2,480 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,480 | 162.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,627 | 172.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,570 | 168.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,828 | 185.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,303 | 216.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,734 | 179.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,666 | 175.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,812 | 184.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,477 | 228.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 263 |
| July 2026 | 238 |
| June 2026 | 210 |
| May 2026 | 273 |
| April 2026 | 166 |
| March 2026 | 159 |
| February 2026 | 203 |
| January 2026 | 202 |
| December 2025 | 174 |
| November 2025 | 179 |
| October 2025 | 200 |
| September 2025 | 213 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Thomas, Portsmouth recorded notably more bicycle theft (4.1 times the national rate), drugs (2.6 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (22% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 25 to 33 and drugs rose from 103 to 131, while burglary fell from 92 to 63 and shoplifting fell from 289 to 205.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 978 | 64.2 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 312 | 20.5 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 205 | 13.5 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Public order | 196 | 12.9 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Other theft | 170 | 11.2 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 137 | 9.0 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Drugs | 131 | 8.6 | 3.3 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 109 | 7.2 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Burglary | 63 | 4.1 | 3.6 | -32% |
| Bicycle theft | 52 | 3.4 | 0.8 | -25% |
| Robbery | 39 | 2.6 | 1.4 | +11% |
| Possession of weapons | 35 | 2.3 | 1.0 | +13% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.2 | 2.1 | +32% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 1.3 | 1.7 | -20% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Thomas, Portsmouth; the highest is Charles Dickens (255.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Baffins (81.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Thomas, Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude | 1,985 | 165.1 | +1% |
| Charles Dickens | 6,044 | 255.5 | +57% |
| Central Southsea | 1,653 | 101.2 | -38% |
| Fratton | 1,547 | 94.7 | -42% |
| Eastney and Craneswater | 1,169 | 93.0 | -43% |
| Milton | 1,382 | 94.3 | -42% |
| Nelson | 2,229 | 138.9 | -15% |
| Baffins | 1,274 | 81.7 | -50% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in St Thomas, Portsmouth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (140).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 140 |
| On or near St Michael'S Road | 112 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 96 |
| On or near Supermarket | 87 |
| On or near Milverton Close | 74 |
| On or near Henrietta Place | 66 |
| On or near Belmont Place | 65 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
| On or near Wellington Street | 54 |
| On or near River'S Street | 48 |
Of the 2,168 crimes in St Thomas, Portsmouth with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 312 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 834 | 38.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 739 | 34.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 196 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 138 | 6.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 72 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 50 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
St Thomas, Portsmouth has an estimated population of 15,230 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (30.9%, against 7.9%), more private renting (40%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (6.5%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Thomas, Portsmouth average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Thomas, Portsmouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 43.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 30.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 39.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is St Thomas, Portsmouth a safe place to live?
St Thomas, Portsmouth recorded 162.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 354th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and drugs.
What is the most common crime in St Thomas, Portsmouth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 978 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (312).
Is crime in St Thomas, Portsmouth going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Thomas, Portsmouth was down 6% on the year before: 2,480 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,627 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Thomas, Portsmouth?
About 15,230 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Thomas, Portsmouth?
St Thomas, 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.