PO1 1PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 1PS

PO1 1PS, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.87 per 1,000 population. This PO1 1PS 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 1PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 1PS, encompassing approximately 4723 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (13.89% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

PO1 1PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cumberland Road with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Wimpole Street with total crimes: 6

PO1 1PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4122.8713.89%
Vehicle crime118.6883.33%
Burglary92.3380.00%
Public order71.91-50.00%
Other theft71.48-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.27-73.91%
Shoplifting51.27-16.67%
Drugs51.0625.00%
Bicycle theft31.06-40.00%
Robbery30.64-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.64-33.33%
Other crime20.42-33.33%
Theft from the person10.42-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3627.74-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour237.6291.67%
Public order144.8716.67%
Other theft112.9637.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.3314.29%
Shoplifting61.690.00%
Vehicle crime61.270.00%
Bicycle theft51.27150.00%
Burglary51.0666.67%
Robbery41.060.00%
Drugs40.85100.00%
Other crime30.85-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.6450.00%
Theft from the person30.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6827.9521.43%
Anti-social behaviour1214.40-50.00%
Public order122.549.09%
Other theft82.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6940.00%
Vehicle crime61.48200.00%
Shoplifting61.27-33.33%
Other crime41.2733.33%
Burglary30.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Drugs20.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.42-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5627.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour2411.8684.62%
Public order115.08-8.33%
Shoplifting92.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.91-61.54%
Drugs41.06-50.00%
Other theft40.85-71.43%
Possession of weapons40.85300.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Robbery30.64200.00%
Other crime30.64-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Theft from the person20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5628.5869.70%
Other theft1411.86180.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.9662.50%
Anti-social behaviour132.750.00%
Public order122.75-20.00%
Other crime82.54300.00%
Drugs81.6914.29%
Burglary31.69-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-75.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.81-44.07%
Public order156.9966.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.1844.44%
Criminal damage and arson82.7514.29%
Vehicle crime71.69250.00%
Drugs71.4816.67%
Other theft51.48-50.00%
Burglary41.06300.00%
Possession of weapons40.850.00%
Other crime20.85-50.00%
Shoplifting20.42-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5925.62-6.35%
Other theft1012.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.12-25.00%
Public order91.91-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson71.9140.00%
Shoplifting71.4816.67%
Drugs61.48200.00%
Bicycle theft41.27300.00%
Other crime40.85300.00%
Robbery30.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-71.43%
Burglary10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6326.0431.25%
Public order1413.34-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour122.96140.00%
Other theft102.5466.67%
Vehicle crime72.12-22.22%
Shoplifting61.4820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.27-16.67%
Drugs21.06-66.67%
Other crime10.42-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-85.71%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4824.980.00%
Public order1610.1660.00%
Vehicle crime93.39350.00%
Bicycle theft71.9140.00%
Other theft61.48-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.2720.00%
Drugs61.27-14.29%
Shoplifting51.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.06-64.29%
Other crime41.060.00%
Robbery30.850.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4822.2317.07%
Anti-social behaviour1410.16133.33%
Public order102.9642.86%
Other theft72.1216.67%
Drugs71.48-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.48-28.57%
Bicycle theft51.0625.00%
Theft from the person31.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Burglary20.42-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.48-16.33%
Drugs88.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.69-36.36%
Public order71.48-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.4820.00%
Other theft61.2720.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.27-45.45%
Bicycle theft41.270.00%
Burglary30.85-25.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4923.2925.64%
Anti-social behaviour1110.3710.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.3322.22%
Public order82.33-20.00%
Other theft51.69-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.06-28.57%
Burglary41.06-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.85-66.67%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Theft from the person30.64200.00%
Robbery20.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.42-50.00%
Drugs20.42-60.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3925.410.00%
Bicycle theft128.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.540.00%
Public order102.120.00%
Other theft92.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.910.00%
Vehicle crime71.910.00%
Robbery61.480.00%
Drugs51.270.00%
Burglary51.060.00%
Possession of weapons41.060.00%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 637 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202436
July 202468
June 202456
May 202456
April 202433
March 202459
February 202463
January 202448
December 202348
November 202341
October 202349
September 202339

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202412
June 202411
May 202412
April 202415
March 20249
February 202414
January 202416
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20247
January 20249
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20248
June 20244
May 202414
April 20245
March 202410
February 202410
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 202312

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 202413
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202423
July 202412
June 202424
May 202413
April 202413
March 20249
February 202412
January 20245
December 202314
November 20236
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cumberland Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wimpole Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 4. Clifton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Little Coburg Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Vivash Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sandringham Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Somers Road North
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Victoria Road North
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Guildford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Sheffield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Glidden Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Northumberland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Garnier Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Arundel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Berkshire Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Bailey'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Percy Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cleveland Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Telephone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Orchard Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Proctor Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Renny Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Penhale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Purbrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Other theft1