PO1 2DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 2DN

PO1 2DN, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 233 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.44 per 1,000 population. This PO1 2DN 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 2DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 2DN, encompassing approximately 5622 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO1 2DN area, explore the PO1 2DN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (13.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)

PO1 2DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 24
  • Kingswell Street with total crimes: 22

PO1 2DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9041.4413.92%
Shoplifting3016.01-11.76%
Public order275.34-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour234.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.0933.33%
Possession of weapons102.8542.86%
Bicycle theft101.78-33.33%
Burglary61.78-14.29%
Drugs61.07-33.33%
Other theft61.07-14.29%
Theft from the person31.0750.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Robbery20.36-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7941.26-4.82%
Shoplifting3414.0570.00%
Public order286.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour234.98-8.00%
Bicycle theft154.09275.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.67-14.29%
Drugs92.13-18.18%
Burglary71.6075.00%
Other theft71.24-46.15%
Possession of weapons71.240.00%
Robbery51.24-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Theft from the person20.71-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8340.1915.28%
Public order2814.7621.74%
Anti-social behaviour254.984.17%
Shoplifting204.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.56100.00%
Other theft132.4930.00%
Drugs112.3122.22%
Possession of weapons71.9675.00%
Robbery61.240.00%
Other crime41.070.00%
Vehicle crime40.71100.00%
Bicycle theft40.71-50.00%
Burglary40.71-50.00%
Theft from the person30.71200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7233.44-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour2412.8150.00%
Public order234.270.00%
Shoplifting204.090.00%
Other theft103.56-33.33%
Drugs91.78-52.63%
Bicycle theft81.6060.00%
Burglary81.42166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.42-12.50%
Possession of weapons41.24-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7836.99-15.22%
Public order2313.87-11.54%
Shoplifting204.09-4.76%
Drugs193.5658.33%
Anti-social behaviour163.38-11.11%
Other theft152.8525.00%
Possession of weapons102.6711.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.78-50.00%
Other crime51.42150.00%
Bicycle theft50.890.00%
Vehicle crime40.89-20.00%
Burglary30.7150.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9238.7724.32%
Public order2616.3662.50%
Shoplifting214.62-34.38%
Anti-social behaviour183.73-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson163.2060.00%
Drugs122.8550.00%
Other theft122.1333.33%
Possession of weapons92.13-18.18%
Vehicle crime51.60150.00%
Other crime20.89-33.33%
Theft from the person20.36-33.33%
Burglary20.36-33.33%
Robbery10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7435.93-6.33%
Shoplifting3213.1645.45%
Anti-social behaviour225.6929.41%
Public order163.91-27.27%
Possession of weapons112.8537.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.9611.11%
Other theft91.78-25.00%
Bicycle theft81.600.00%
Drugs81.42-38.46%
Theft from the person31.4250.00%
Burglary30.53-50.00%
Other crime30.5350.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7934.50-4.82%
Public order2214.0529.41%
Shoplifting223.9137.50%
Anti-social behaviour173.9141.67%
Drugs133.0230.00%
Other theft122.319.09%
Criminal damage and arson92.13-40.00%
Possession of weapons81.60100.00%
Burglary61.42200.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Robbery10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.18-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8333.973.75%
Public order1714.76-29.17%
Shoplifting163.0245.45%
Criminal damage and arson152.85-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime112.13-42.11%
Other theft111.9610.00%
Drugs101.9611.11%
Possession of weapons41.78-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.71100.00%
Robbery30.7150.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Theft from the person20.36-71.43%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8036.82-10.11%
Public order2414.230.00%
Vehicle crime194.27-36.67%
Criminal damage and arson183.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.20-5.88%
Shoplifting112.85-66.67%
Other theft101.9642.86%
Drugs91.78-18.18%
Theft from the person71.6040.00%
Possession of weapons51.24-16.67%
Burglary30.89-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-33.33%
Robbery20.36-33.33%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8943.40-6.32%
Shoplifting3315.8332.00%
Vehicle crime305.8711.11%
Public order245.34-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour174.27-26.09%
Drugs113.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.96-30.77%
Other theft71.60-68.18%
Possession of weapons61.24100.00%
Theft from the person51.07150.00%
Burglary50.8966.67%
Robbery30.89-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.53-50.00%
Other crime20.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9546.950.00%
Vehicle crime2716.900.00%
Public order274.800.00%
Shoplifting254.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour234.450.00%
Other theft224.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.910.00%
Drugs112.310.00%
Robbery71.960.00%
Bicycle theft61.240.00%
Possession of weapons31.070.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 284 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202434
July 202420
June 202420
May 202420
April 202421
March 202432
February 202422
January 202416
December 202311
November 202333
October 202325

A total of 994 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202479
July 202483
June 202472
May 202478
April 202492
March 202474
February 202479
January 202483
December 202380
November 202389
October 202395

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202423
July 202425
June 202424
May 202416
April 202418
March 202422
February 202417
January 202412
December 202316
November 202317
October 202323

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 84 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 20249
March 202411
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
March 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202414
June 20247
May 20248
April 202416
March 202410
February 20249
January 202415
December 202318
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 285 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202428
July 202428
June 202423
May 202423
April 202426
March 202416
February 202422
January 202417
December 202324
November 202324
October 202327

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 128 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202411
June 20249
May 202419
April 202412
March 20248
February 202413
January 202410
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202413
June 202410
May 202415
April 202412
March 20249
February 202412
January 202411
December 202310
November 20237
October 202322

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 202411
December 202319
November 202330
October 202327

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO1 2DN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Kingswell Street
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Bicycle theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Guildhall Walk
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting14
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Michael'S Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Dugald Drummond Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Willis Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Wellington Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Spring Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. The Mary Rose Street
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Radnor Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Surrey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 15. Isambard Brunel Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 16. Dunsmore Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 17. Plymouth Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. White Swan Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lower Church Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Alec Rose Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Eldon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. St Pauls Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Cambridge Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
  • 25. St Vincent Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 26. Station Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Winston Churchill Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Waterloo Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Landport Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. King Richard 1 Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1