PO1 2NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 2NJ

PO1 2NJ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.17 per 1,000 population. This PO1 2NJ 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 2NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 2NJ, encompassing approximately 1623 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PO1 2NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nobbs Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • East Street with total crimes: 2

PO1 2NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.1710.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.78-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-50.00%
Public order21.23-33.33%
Shoplifting21.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Other theft10.62-75.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.16-20.00%
Other theft44.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.460.00%
Shoplifting32.4650.00%
Public order31.85-25.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1018.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.16-50.00%
Public order43.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.460.00%
Bicycle theft32.46200.00%
Shoplifting21.85100.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.4166.67%
Anti-social behaviour106.16900.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.160.00%
Public order42.46-20.00%
Other theft32.4650.00%
Burglary21.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-75.00%
Shoplifting10.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.55200.00%
Public order53.7025.00%
Vehicle crime43.08300.00%
Shoplifting32.460.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.70400.00%
Public order43.08100.00%
Burglary32.46200.00%
Shoplifting31.8550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.23-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.8633.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85100.00%
Public order21.23-60.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Drugs10.62-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order514.17150.00%
Other theft43.080.00%
Drugs32.460.00%
Vehicle crime31.85200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.85-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.54100.00%
Burglary22.46100.00%
Public order21.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.23-66.67%
Shoplifting10.62-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.4012.50%
Shoplifting45.540.00%
Vehicle crime32.46-40.00%
Public order31.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.7033.33%
Vehicle crime54.93-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.08-33.33%
Public order21.23-50.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime613.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.70-25.00%
Public order43.7033.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.46-82.35%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-60.00%
Other theft11.23-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1725.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.930.00%
Vehicle crime33.080.00%
Public order31.850.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Bicycle theft21.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 202410
June 202410
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 202317

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nobbs Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. East Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Oyster Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Woodville Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Croxton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Penny Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Camber Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Oyster Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Battery Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tower Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Broad Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Lombard Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Warblington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1