Total Crime Rate
19.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Farlington Avenue area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Drayton and Farlington , and the 58th 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 Farlington Avenue (PO6 1ER) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 58.2% lower than the Drayton and Farlington average (45.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Farlington Avenue (PO6 1ER), the main crime hotspot is near Highlands Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Drayton and Farlington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Moortown Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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