Portsmouth
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Portsmouth safe?
Crime in Portsmouth is higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Portsmouth has 10.4 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Portsmouth is on the higher-crime side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Portsmouth | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12.3 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 12.5 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 11.5 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 11.1 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 10.7 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 10868 57%
- Public order 2652 14%
- Shoplifting 2365 12%
- Criminal damage and arson 1935 10%
- Other theft 1433 7%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Portsmouth has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Portsmouth has little history of flooding. A few pockets have seen more.
- Little flooding 99%
- Some flooding 1%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to 4% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Portsmouth.
PortsmouthNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake No recent tremors recorded nearby.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Portsmouth?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Portsmouth is currently High.
How does crime in Portsmouth compare with England?
Crime in Portsmouth is higher than the England rate. Portsmouth has 10.4 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Portsmouth is safe?
No. These figures are for Portsmouth as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Portsmouth?
This Portsmouth page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report