PO1 2GF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 2GF

PO1 2GF, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 292 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 72.25 per 1,000 population. This PO1 2GF 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 2GF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 2GF, encompassing approximately 4041 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (125) incidents (7.76% increase)
  • Public order: (41) incidents (51.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)

PO1 2GF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Guildhall Walk with total crimes: 19

PO1 2GF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12572.257.76%
Public order4130.9351.85%
Anti-social behaviour2310.14-20.69%
Shoplifting235.69-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson165.69-15.79%
Other theft133.9662.50%
Possession of weapons113.2237.50%
Vehicle crime92.7280.00%
Drugs82.23-20.00%
Burglary71.9816.67%
Robbery51.730.00%
Other crime41.24300.00%
Bicycle theft40.99-55.56%
Theft from the person30.99-25.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11667.55-4.13%
Anti-social behaviour2928.70-32.56%
Public order277.18-20.59%
Shoplifting266.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson196.43-13.64%
Drugs104.70-37.50%
Bicycle theft92.47350.00%
Other theft82.23-55.56%
Possession of weapons81.9833.33%
Burglary61.98-25.00%
Robbery51.48-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.240.00%
Theft from the person41.240.00%
Other crime10.99-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12175.2235.96%
Anti-social behaviour4329.9465.38%
Public order3410.6441.67%
Criminal damage and arson228.4137.50%
Other theft185.4480.00%
Drugs164.4533.33%
Shoplifting133.96-7.14%
Robbery83.220.00%
Burglary81.9833.33%
Possession of weapons61.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.4825.00%
Other crime41.24100.00%
Theft from the person40.99300.00%
Bicycle theft20.99-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8953.94-19.09%
Anti-social behaviour2622.0244.44%
Public order246.4341.18%
Criminal damage and arson165.9445.45%
Shoplifting143.960.00%
Drugs123.46-50.00%
Other theft102.97-37.50%
Possession of weapons92.47-30.77%
Burglary62.23100.00%
Bicycle theft51.4866.67%
Vehicle crime41.24-33.33%
Other crime20.99-60.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11059.630.00%
Drugs2427.2284.62%
Anti-social behaviour185.945.88%
Public order174.45-41.38%
Other theft164.2133.33%
Shoplifting143.96-6.67%
Possession of weapons133.4644.44%
Criminal damage and arson113.22-35.29%
Vehicle crime62.72100.00%
Other crime51.48400.00%
Bicycle theft31.240.00%
Burglary30.74-40.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11057.9014.58%
Public order2927.2252.63%
Anti-social behaviour177.18-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson174.21-5.56%
Shoplifting154.21-48.28%
Drugs133.710.00%
Other theft123.22-36.84%
Possession of weapons92.9712.50%
Burglary52.2366.67%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Theft from the person20.74-33.33%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.25-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9660.37-4.00%
Shoplifting2923.7581.25%
Anti-social behaviour227.1815.79%
Other theft195.4472.73%
Public order194.70-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson184.7038.46%
Drugs134.450.00%
Possession of weapons83.220.00%
Bicycle theft61.98500.00%
Other crime41.48300.00%
Burglary30.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-25.00%
Theft from the person30.74200.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10052.95-2.91%
Public order2224.7415.79%
Anti-social behaviour195.4435.71%
Shoplifting164.70100.00%
Drugs133.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.22-18.75%
Other theft113.22-26.67%
Possession of weapons82.72100.00%
Burglary41.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.99-63.64%
Bicycle theft10.99-75.00%
Robbery10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10355.18-7.21%
Public order1925.48-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.70-15.79%
Other theft153.9615.38%
Anti-social behaviour143.71-22.22%
Drugs133.4662.50%
Vehicle crime113.22-38.89%
Shoplifting82.7214.29%
Burglary81.9860.00%
Possession of weapons41.98-50.00%
Robbery40.9933.33%
Bicycle theft40.99300.00%
Theft from the person30.99-40.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11159.636.73%
Public order2527.4638.89%
Criminal damage and arson196.1958.33%
Anti-social behaviour184.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime184.45-28.00%
Other theft134.4530.00%
Possession of weapons83.220.00%
Drugs81.98-20.00%
Shoplifting71.98-65.00%
Burglary51.73-28.57%
Theft from the person51.2425.00%
Robbery31.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.74-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10461.61-10.34%
Vehicle crime2525.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour246.190.00%
Shoplifting205.94-9.09%
Public order184.95-37.93%
Criminal damage and arson124.45-33.33%
Drugs102.97-37.50%
Other theft102.47-56.52%
Possession of weapons82.47166.67%
Burglary71.9840.00%
Theft from the person41.73100.00%
Robbery30.99-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.74-50.00%
Other crime20.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11672.500.00%
Public order2928.700.00%
Vehicle crime257.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour246.190.00%
Other theft235.940.00%
Shoplifting225.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson185.440.00%
Drugs164.450.00%
Robbery63.960.00%
Burglary51.480.00%
Bicycle theft41.240.00%
Possession of weapons30.990.00%
Theft from the person20.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202422
June 202416
May 202411
April 202417
March 202418
February 202413
January 202416
December 202319
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024125
August 2024116
July 2024121
June 202489
May 2024110
April 2024110
March 202496
February 2024100
January 2024103
December 2023111
November 2023104
October 2023116

A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202429
July 202443
June 202426
May 202418
April 202417
March 202422
February 202419
January 202414
December 202318
November 202324
October 202324

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 95 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20246
June 20249
May 202413
April 20249
March 20248
February 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 207 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
July 202413
June 202414
May 202414
April 202415
March 202429
February 202416
January 20248
December 20237
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 304 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202427
July 202434
June 202424
May 202417
April 202429
March 202419
February 202422
January 202419
December 202325
November 202318
October 202329

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

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 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 156 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202416
June 202412
May 202424
April 202413
March 202413
February 202413
January 202413
December 20238
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 168 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202418
June 202410
May 202416
April 202412
March 202419
February 202411
January 202415
December 202313
November 202310
October 202323

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 202411
December 202318
November 202325
October 202325

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Public order4
    Drugs2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total22
    Public order7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Guildhall Walk
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting14
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Quinton Close
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 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. Ockendon Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Henrietta Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Dugald Drummond Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Tyseley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wellington Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 14. Milverton Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. The Mary Rose Street
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Radnor Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 17. Surrey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 18. Somerville Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Isambard Brunel Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 20. Dunsmore Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 21. Upper Arundel Street
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. River'S Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cross Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Plymouth Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. White Swan Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lower Church Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Somers Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Lower Forbury Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Alec Rose Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1