In 2023/24, the most common types of cyber crime in Portsmouth were:
- Online bullying or harassment – 34%
- Malicious messages – 30%
- Stalking – 10%
- Sexual offences – 8% (including about 60 cases with indecent images of children)
Most victims were women under 45. When the suspect was known, it was usually someone the victim knew – often an ex-partner or acquaintance.
Even though cyber crime is common, only 13% of people reported it to the police. This means many cases go unreported.
What we’re doing
The Community Safety Partnership is working to:
- Raise awareness
- Support victims
- Encourage people to report crimes
- Prevent problems early and help people stay safe online