Crime Rates at Parsons Close, Portsmouth, PO3 5LN

Parsons Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hilsea , and the 193rd lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Parsons Close (PO3 5LN) in the last 12 months was 52.1 per 1,000 residents and was 42.2% lower than the Hilsea average (90.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 34.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 70.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Parsons Close (PO3 5LN), the main crime hotspot is near Farmside Gardens. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.