PO1 1JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 1JF

PO1 1JF, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 215 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.66 per 1,000 population. This PO1 1JF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO1 postcode area, which has experienced 678 crimes and a crime rate of 21.01 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO1 1JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 1JF, encompassing approximately 7772 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (10.45% increase)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)

PO1 1JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Jacob'S Street with total crimes: 18

PO1 1JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7427.6610.45%
Public order259.5213.64%
Criminal damage and arson223.2257.14%
Anti-social behaviour192.83-56.82%
Shoplifting142.447.69%
Other theft121.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime111.54175.00%
Burglary111.4210.00%
Bicycle theft81.4214.29%
Possession of weapons61.030.00%
Drugs60.77-14.29%
Other crime40.77-42.86%
Robbery30.51200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6728.30-37.96%
Anti-social behaviour448.62193.33%
Public order225.66-8.33%
Other theft162.8360.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.06-6.67%
Shoplifting131.80-18.75%
Burglary101.67233.33%
Other crime71.2975.00%
Bicycle theft70.90600.00%
Drugs70.9040.00%
Possession of weapons60.9050.00%
Vehicle crime40.7733.33%
Theft from the person20.51100.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10826.8966.15%
Public order2413.8914.29%
Shoplifting163.09-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour152.06-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson151.93114.29%
Other theft101.930.00%
Drugs51.29-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.640.00%
Other crime40.51-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-25.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6521.87-24.42%
Public order218.36-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.70-48.65%
Shoplifting172.44325.00%
Other theft102.1925.00%
Drugs71.2916.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.90-50.00%
Other crime50.90-16.67%
Robbery40.64300.00%
Possession of weapons40.5133.33%
Vehicle crime40.5133.33%
Bicycle theft30.5150.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Theft from the person10.39-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8626.2532.31%
Anti-social behaviour3711.06105.56%
Public order284.7664.71%
Criminal damage and arson143.600.00%
Other theft81.80-20.00%
Drugs61.03-14.29%
Other crime60.77200.00%
Shoplifting40.77-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.39-50.00%
Burglary30.39-25.00%
Theft from the person30.39200.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6519.94-15.58%
Anti-social behaviour188.36-14.29%
Public order172.3221.43%
Criminal damage and arson142.19100.00%
Other theft101.8011.11%
Drugs71.29133.33%
Vehicle crime60.9050.00%
Shoplifting60.77-78.57%
Burglary40.770.00%
Possession of weapons30.510.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Robbery20.26-33.33%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7722.64-17.20%
Shoplifting289.9116.67%
Anti-social behaviour213.6075.00%
Public order142.70-22.22%
Other theft91.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft60.90200.00%
Vehicle crime40.770.00%
Drugs30.51-40.00%
Robbery30.39200.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9324.9627.40%
Shoplifting2411.9650.00%
Public order183.09-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson142.32-12.50%
Other theft121.8020.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.54-40.00%
Burglary61.5450.00%
Drugs50.77-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.64-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.26-33.33%
Robbery10.26-75.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7324.441.39%
Public order229.394.76%
Anti-social behaviour202.83-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson162.5723.08%
Shoplifting162.0660.00%
Other theft102.06233.33%
Vehicle crime101.2942.86%
Drugs91.2980.00%
Burglary41.160.00%
Robbery40.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.51-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7220.71-1.37%
Anti-social behaviour219.26-32.26%
Public order212.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.70-18.75%
Shoplifting101.67-41.18%
Vehicle crime71.29-22.22%
Drugs50.90-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.64-20.00%
Other theft30.510.00%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7324.1932.73%
Anti-social behaviour319.39121.43%
Shoplifting173.99-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson162.190.00%
Public order142.06-6.67%
Vehicle crime91.8050.00%
Drugs71.16-12.50%
Burglary60.90200.00%
Bicycle theft50.77-28.57%
Robbery30.64200.00%
Other theft30.39-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.39-33.33%
Other crime20.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5520.97-25.68%
Shoplifting187.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.3233.33%
Public order152.06-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour141.93-30.00%
Other theft111.8010.00%
Drugs81.4260.00%
Bicycle theft71.0375.00%
Vehicle crime60.900.00%
Theft from the person50.77150.00%
Possession of weapons30.64-57.14%
Burglary20.39-80.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Robbery10.26-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7425.470.00%
Shoplifting249.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.090.00%
Public order182.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.320.00%
Burglary101.540.00%
Other theft101.290.00%
Possession of weapons71.290.00%
Vehicle crime60.900.00%
Drugs50.770.00%
Robbery50.640.00%
Bicycle theft40.640.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 982 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202467
July 2024108
June 202465
May 202486
April 202465
March 202477
February 202493
January 202473
December 202372
November 202373
October 202355
September 202374

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 207 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202416
June 202417
May 20244
April 20246
March 202428
February 202424
January 202416
December 202310
November 202317
October 202318
September 202324

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202444
July 202415
June 202419
May 202437
April 202418
March 202421
February 202412
January 202420
December 202321
November 202331
October 202314
September 202320

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20246
January 20244
November 20236
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 180 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
July 202415
June 20247
May 202414
April 202414
March 20247
February 202414
January 202416
December 202313
November 202316
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 259 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
July 202424
June 202421
May 202428
April 202417
March 202414
February 202418
January 202422
December 202321
November 202314
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 202410
March 20249
February 202412
January 202410
December 20233
November 20233
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 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 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Bicycle theft6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Jacob'S Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Buckingham Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Brownlow Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Watts Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bill Sargent Crescent
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lords Street
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Wingfield Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Trafalgar Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Wimpole Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 13. Clifton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Little Coburg Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 15. B2152
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sandringham Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Upper Arundel Street
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Somers Road North
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. All Saints Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Nutfield Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 21. Sheffield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Fyning Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Temple Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 24. Glidden Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Garnier Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Alver Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Common Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cornwallis Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Drummond Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 30. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1