WIMPOLE STREET, PO1 1QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 1QU

WIMPOLE STREET, PO1 1QU, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 153 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.76 per 1,000 population. This PO1 1QU 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 1QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 1QU, encompassing approximately 8617 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)

PO1 1QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Street with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Bill Sargent Crescent with total crimes: 7

WIMPOLE STREET, PO1 1QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5717.7626.67%
Public order186.61125.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.09142.86%
Anti-social behaviour141.97-41.67%
Other theft101.62-28.57%
Burglary91.1612.50%
Vehicle crime81.04166.67%
Shoplifting50.93-28.57%
Drugs40.58-33.33%
Robbery30.46200.00%
Bicycle theft30.35-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.350.00%
Other crime20.35-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.90-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour245.22242.86%
Other theft142.7940.00%
Public order81.62-55.56%
Burglary80.93166.67%
Shoplifting70.9340.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.81-50.00%
Other crime60.810.00%
Drugs60.700.00%
Bicycle theft40.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.3550.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8018.2237.93%
Public order189.2820.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.09100.00%
Other theft101.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.16-58.82%
Other crime60.81-14.29%
Drugs60.7020.00%
Vehicle crime50.7025.00%
Shoplifting50.58-44.44%
Burglary30.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.35-33.33%
Robbery10.23-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5816.94-25.64%
Anti-social behaviour176.73-29.17%
Public order151.97-25.00%
Other theft101.74233.33%
Shoplifting91.160.00%
Other crime71.0475.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.81-36.36%
Drugs50.8125.00%
Robbery40.580.00%
Vehicle crime40.460.00%
Burglary30.460.00%
Possession of weapons30.3550.00%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Theft from the person20.23100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7817.9944.44%
Anti-social behaviour249.05100.00%
Public order202.7925.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.3222.22%
Drugs41.2833.33%
Vehicle crime40.46-42.86%
Other crime40.46100.00%
Other theft30.46-62.50%
Burglary30.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5414.39-25.00%
Public order166.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.869.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.3928.57%
Other theft81.0414.29%
Vehicle crime70.93133.33%
Burglary60.81500.00%
Possession of weapons40.70300.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.23-60.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7214.74-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour118.3610.00%
Public order81.28-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.93-36.36%
Other theft70.81-30.00%
Shoplifting50.81-16.67%
Drugs30.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8116.8324.62%
Public order159.407.14%
Criminal damage and arson111.74-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.2842.86%
Other theft101.1642.86%
Shoplifting61.1620.00%
Vehicle crime40.70-63.64%
Burglary30.460.00%
Drugs30.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6516.0112.07%
Public order147.54-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson121.629.09%
Vehicle crime111.3983.33%
Drugs91.2880.00%
Other theft71.0416.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.81-41.67%
Shoplifting50.81400.00%
Burglary30.580.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5814.04-12.12%
Public order176.7341.67%
Anti-social behaviour121.97-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson111.3922.22%
Vehicle crime61.2820.00%
Other theft60.70100.00%
Drugs50.70-16.67%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6614.6240.43%
Anti-social behaviour137.66-31.58%
Public order121.51-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson91.39-35.71%
Drugs61.040.00%
Vehicle crime50.70-16.67%
Other theft30.58-50.00%
Robbery30.35200.00%
Burglary30.3550.00%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons20.23-33.33%
Other crime20.23100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.200.00%
Public order131.620.00%
Other theft61.510.00%
Vehicle crime60.700.00%
Drugs60.700.00%
Shoplifting40.700.00%
Theft from the person40.460.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202424
July 20247
June 202417
May 202424
April 202412
March 202411
February 202410
January 20247
December 202312
November 202313
October 202319

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
July 202414
June 20247
May 202411
April 20249
March 20247
February 202411
January 202412
December 202311
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 761 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202445
July 202480
June 202458
May 202478
April 202454
March 202472
February 202481
January 202465
December 202358
November 202366
October 202347

A total of 174 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 202418
June 202415
May 202420
April 202416
March 20248
February 202415
January 202414
December 202317
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202410
June 202410
May 20243
April 20248
March 20247
February 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20249
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 202411
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodland Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bill Sargent Crescent
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lords Street
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Trafalgar Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Wimpole Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 8. Clifton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Forton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Little Coburg Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. B2152
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Vivash Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sandringham Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Somers Road North
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nutfield Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Guildford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. Sheffield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Clive Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Fyning Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Temple Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 21. Glidden Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Garnier Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Alver Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Olinda Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 26. Common Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cornwallis Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Drummond Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 29. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Railway View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1