Portland crime statistics
1,729 recorded incidents in 2025–26
Total recorded criminal incidents rose 8.0% versus 2024–25 (1,601 incidents), across all 6 offence categories recorded since 2016–17.
≈ 173 incidents per 1,000 residents (2021 population 10,016).
2016–17
1,238
2017–18
1,133
2018–19
844
2019–20
1,397
2020–21
1,276
2021–22
1,117
2022–23
1,166
2023–24
1,271
2024–25
1,601
2025–26
1,729
Property offences
Residential burglary
53
in 2025–26 · 5-yr avg 41
Motor vehicle theft
34
in 2025–26 · 5-yr avg 22
Steal from motor vehicle
69
in 2025–26 · 5-yr avg 56
Criminal damage
172
in 2025–26 · 5-yr avg 154
All offence categories
Recorded incidents in Portland by BOCSAR offence category.
| Offence category | 2025–26 | 2024–25 | 5-yr avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Property and deception offences | 653 | 748 | 518 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 495 | 360 | 385 |
| A Crimes against the person | 334 | 266 | 267 |
| D Public order and security offences | 131 | 104 | 100 |
| C Drug offences | 112 | 121 | 100 |
| F Other offences | 4 | 2 | 7 |