Guildhall Walk used to be classed as one of the most dangerous areas in the country. Although things have improved in recent times it is still a hotbed activity and attracts its fair share of trouble. Picture: Habibur Rahman

placeholder image — Guildhall Walk used to be classed as one of the most dangerous areas in the country. Although things have improved in recent times it is still a hotbed activity and attracts its fair share of trouble. Picture: Habibur Rahman

9 of the most dangerous areas across Portsmouth according to our readers

By Steve Deeks

Published 17th Sep 2025, 18:22 BST

Readers have flagged a number of dangerous streets and areas they are wary of and would rather not have to visit.

Portsmouth city centre areas feature strongly – from Guildhall Walk to Commercial Road and the area around Guildhall Square where many a crime has taken place over the years. Buckland also gets a shout out from readers while Eastern Road is also mentioned as being a “death trap”.

What places do you think are the most dangerous in the area?

See the gallery below.

Knowsley Road, Cosham, is known for having lots of parked cars and speeding drivers and is no stranger to crashes.

5. Knowsley Road, Cosham

Knowsley Road, Cosham, is known for having lots of parked cars and speeding drivers and is no stranger to crashes. Photo: Richard Lemmer

Charles Dickens Street where the civic offices are based was given a strong mention

6. Charles Dickens Street

Charles Dickens Street where the civic offices are based was given a strong mention Photo: Google

Buckingham Green area was a popular nomination

7. Buckingham Green

Buckingham Green area was a popular nomination Photo: Google

Buckland was given a shout out by many of our readers. Pictured is Malins Road.

8. Buckland

Buckland was given a shout out by many of our readers. Pictured is Malins Road. Photo: Google

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