PO1 1HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 1HF

PO1 1HF, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 201 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.10 per 1,000 population. This PO1 1HF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO1 postcode area, which has experienced 685 crimes and a crime rate of 21.23 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO1 1HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 1HF, encompassing approximately 6462 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO1 1HF area, explore the PO1 1HF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (131.58% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)

PO1 1HF Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Jacob'S Street with total crimes: 28
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18

PO1 1HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5631.10-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour448.67131.58%
Public order236.8127.78%
Shoplifting173.560.00%
Other theft132.6318.18%
Burglary92.01350.00%
Other crime81.39166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.24-33.33%
Bicycle theft71.24600.00%
Possession of weapons61.08100.00%
Drugs40.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-25.00%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9629.7154.84%
Anti-social behaviour1914.8518.75%
Public order182.940.00%
Shoplifting172.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.6371.43%
Other theft111.8657.14%
Vehicle crime41.7033.33%
Drugs40.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.62-25.00%
Other crime30.46-40.00%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.31-75.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6224.14-11.43%
Public order189.59-21.74%
Shoplifting172.79325.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.63-50.00%
Other theft72.48-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.08-22.22%
Drugs61.080.00%
Other crime50.930.00%
Bicycle theft40.7733.33%
Possession of weapons40.62100.00%
Robbery30.62200.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-25.00%
Burglary30.460.00%
Theft from the person10.46-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7026.9240.00%
Anti-social behaviour3210.83113.33%
Public order234.9535.29%
Other theft93.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.39-30.77%
Drugs61.390.00%
Other crime50.93400.00%
Vehicle crime40.770.00%
Shoplifting40.62-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Burglary30.46-40.00%
Theft from the person30.46200.00%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5020.58-7.41%
Public order177.7470.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.63-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson132.3285.71%
Other theft122.0133.33%
Shoplifting61.86-80.00%
Drugs60.93500.00%
Burglary50.93400.00%
Vehicle crime40.7733.33%
Robbery20.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5423.37-26.03%
Shoplifting308.3625.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.64133.33%
Public order103.25-28.57%
Other theft91.5528.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.39-30.00%
Bicycle theft61.08200.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-25.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Other crime30.460.00%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7323.527.35%
Shoplifting2411.3041.18%
Public order143.71-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.17-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour91.55-55.00%
Other theft71.39-30.00%
Vehicle crime41.08-55.56%
Drugs30.62-62.50%
Burglary30.4650.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.31-33.33%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6827.0811.48%
Anti-social behaviour2010.520.00%
Public order203.09-4.76%
Shoplifting173.0970.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.63-13.33%
Other theft102.01400.00%
Vehicle crime91.55-50.00%
Drugs81.3960.00%
Robbery41.24300.00%
Bicycle theft30.62-25.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6125.388.93%
Public order219.4475.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.25-31.03%
Vehicle crime183.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.797.14%
Shoplifting102.32-41.18%
Drugs51.55-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.770.00%
Possession of weapons30.6250.00%
Theft from the person30.460.00%
Other theft20.46-50.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5625.8414.29%
Anti-social behaviour298.67123.08%
Shoplifting174.49-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson142.637.69%
Vehicle crime122.17-29.41%
Public order121.869.09%
Drugs81.8614.29%
Burglary51.24400.00%
Bicycle theft40.77-42.86%
Other theft40.62-63.64%
Possession of weapons20.62-50.00%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Other crime20.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4924.60-25.76%
Shoplifting187.58-30.77%
Vehicle crime172.79183.33%
Criminal damage and arson132.6330.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.01-35.00%
Other theft112.0122.22%
Public order111.70-31.25%
Drugs71.70133.33%
Bicycle theft71.0875.00%
Theft from the person51.0866.67%
Possession of weapons40.77-20.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Burglary10.31-83.33%
Robbery10.15-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6627.700.00%
Shoplifting2610.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.020.00%
Public order163.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.480.00%
Other theft91.550.00%
Burglary61.390.00%
Vehicle crime60.930.00%
Possession of weapons50.930.00%
Bicycle theft40.770.00%
Robbery40.620.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Theft from the person30.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20235
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 203 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202418
June 202418
May 202423
April 202417
March 202410
February 202414
January 202420
December 202321
November 202312
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 761 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202456
July 202496
June 202462
May 202470
April 202450
March 202454
February 202473
January 202468
December 202361
November 202356
October 202349
September 202366

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202444
July 202419
June 202416
May 202432
April 202415
March 202421
February 20249
January 202420
December 202320
November 202329
October 202313
September 202320

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202411
June 20247
May 20249
April 202412
March 20249
February 20247
January 202410
December 20232
November 20234
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 203 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202417
June 202417
May 20244
April 20246
March 202430
February 202424
January 202417
December 202310
November 202317
October 202318
September 202326

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202412
June 20247
May 20249
April 202413
March 20247
February 202410
January 202413
December 202315
November 202314
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 202318
November 202312
October 202317
September 20236

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO1 1HF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total28
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Jacob'S Street
    Total28
    Public order8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Buckingham Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Garnier Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Somers Road North
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 8. Clarendon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Cornmill Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Murefield Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wimpole Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. All Saints' Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crown Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. April Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Alexandra Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 16. Fratton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Church Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Foster Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Glidden Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Settlers Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Turner Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Clifton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Timpson Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Lords Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Church Path North
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Temple Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Buriton Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Landport Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Holbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Maxstoke Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2