Total Crime Rate
32.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Allaway Avenue area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Cosham , and the 117th 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 Allaway Avenue (PO6 4QS) in the last 12 months was 32.6 per 1,000 residents and was 77.4% lower than the Cosham average (144.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 700.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 24.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Allaway Avenue (PO6 4QS), the main crime hotspot is near Hayle Road. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cosham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Truro Road | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Truro Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pamela Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Masefield Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Hayle Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hayle Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Hayle Road | Awaiting court outcome |
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