PO1 2EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 2EF

PO1 2EF, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.80 per 1,000 population. This PO1 2EF 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 2EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 2EF, encompassing approximately 4022 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO1 2EF area, explore the PO1 2EF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PO1 2EF area, visit the PO1 2EF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (7.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)

PO1 2EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 24
  • Guildhall Walk with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17

PO1 2EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5934.807.27%
Shoplifting2014.6717.65%
Public order144.9755.56%
Anti-social behaviour83.48-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.99-12.50%
Drugs61.74-14.29%
Possession of weapons51.49-16.67%
Bicycle theft51.24-28.57%
Other theft51.2425.00%
Vehicle crime41.24300.00%
Burglary30.99-50.00%
Robbery20.75-33.33%
Other crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5533.81-20.29%
Shoplifting1713.67112.50%
Anti-social behaviour114.23-38.89%
Public order92.73-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson82.24-27.27%
Drugs71.99-12.50%
Bicycle theft71.74250.00%
Possession of weapons61.7450.00%
Burglary61.49200.00%
Other theft41.49-55.56%
Robbery30.99200.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6937.0423.21%
Anti-social behaviour1817.15125.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.47175.00%
Public order112.7310.00%
Other theft92.7312.50%
Drugs82.24100.00%
Shoplifting81.99-11.11%
Possession of weapons41.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Burglary20.75-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.50100.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5628.093.70%
Public order1013.9211.11%
Shoplifting92.49-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour82.2460.00%
Other theft81.99-11.11%
Burglary71.990.00%
Possession of weapons41.74-33.33%
Drugs40.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.9933.33%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5427.10-3.57%
Shoplifting1113.42-26.67%
Other theft92.7380.00%
Public order92.24125.00%
Possession of weapons62.2420.00%
Drugs61.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.49-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-57.14%
Other crime30.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5625.8530.23%
Shoplifting1513.92-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson73.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.74-14.29%
Possession of weapons51.49-16.67%
Other theft51.24-16.67%
Public order41.24-69.23%
Drugs30.99-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4327.840.00%
Shoplifting1610.6960.00%
Public order133.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.2340.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.740.00%
Possession of weapons61.7450.00%
Other theft61.4920.00%
Drugs51.49-50.00%
Other crime31.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4325.11-17.31%
Public order1310.6985.71%
Drugs103.23150.00%
Shoplifting102.4966.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.74-28.57%
Other theft51.2425.00%
Possession of weapons41.24100.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5225.11-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson712.9375.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.740.00%
Public order71.74-41.67%
Shoplifting61.74-25.00%
Bicycle theft51.49400.00%
Drugs41.24-20.00%
Other theft40.99-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.99-70.00%
Theft from the person20.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6231.5747.62%
Public order1215.410.00%
Vehicle crime102.98-41.18%
Other theft92.49125.00%
Shoplifting82.24-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour71.99-30.00%
Drugs51.7425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-20.00%
Theft from the person40.99100.00%
Possession of weapons20.99-33.33%
Burglary20.50-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4230.58-23.64%
Vehicle crime1710.4488.89%
Shoplifting144.230.00%
Public order123.48-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour102.9825.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.49-28.57%
Burglary51.2466.67%
Other theft41.24-55.56%
Drugs40.99-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.990.00%
Bicycle theft20.75-33.33%
Robbery20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5534.065.77%
Public order1713.6721.43%
Shoplifting144.23100.00%
Other theft93.48200.00%
Vehicle crime92.2412.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.2414.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.99-30.00%
Drugs51.74-44.44%
Possession of weapons31.240.00%
Bicycle theft30.75200.00%
Burglary30.7550.00%
Robbery20.75100.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5229.580.00%
Public order1412.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.480.00%
Drugs92.490.00%
Vehicle crime82.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.990.00%
Shoplifting71.740.00%
Possession of weapons31.740.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202411
June 202410
May 20249
April 20244
March 202413
February 202413
January 20247
December 202312
November 202312
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 698 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202455
July 202469
June 202456
May 202454
April 202456
March 202443
February 202443
January 202452
December 202362
November 202342
October 202355
September 202352

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202418
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
July 20248
June 20249
May 202411
April 202415
March 202416
February 202410
January 20246
December 20238
November 202314
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 202410
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 202310
November 202317
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Guildhall Walk
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting14
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Michael'S Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. The Mary Rose Street
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Radnor Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 7. Meadow Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 8. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. White Swan Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alec Rose Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Eldon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Nobbs Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 13. St Pauls Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Cambridge Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
  • 15. St Vincent Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Yorke Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Landport Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. King Richard 1 Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bedford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Earlsdon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Peel Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Sackville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Diamond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Warblington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Beehive Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. South Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Park Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Meriden Road
    Total1
    Other theft1