PRINCES STREET, PO1 4NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 4NJ

PRINCES STREET, PO1 4NJ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.92 per 1,000 population. This PO1 4NJ 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 4NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 4NJ, encompassing approximately 3828 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO1 4NJ area, explore the PO1 4NJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (4.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)

PO1 4NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sultan Road with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

PRINCES STREET, PO1 4NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7144.924.41%
Anti-social behaviour1918.5418.75%
Shoplifting174.9621.43%
Criminal damage and arson164.44100.00%
Public order104.18-28.57%
Other theft92.61-18.18%
Drugs72.350.00%
Possession of weapons61.8320.00%
Bicycle theft61.57200.00%
Burglary41.57-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.04-25.00%
Robbery20.78-33.33%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Other crime10.26-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6841.26-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour1617.760.00%
Public order144.18-30.00%
Shoplifting143.66-12.50%
Other theft113.6637.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.87-57.89%
Burglary72.0975.00%
Other crime51.83150.00%
Possession of weapons51.3166.67%
Vehicle crime41.310.00%
Robbery31.040.00%
Bicycle theft20.78100.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8449.1018.31%
Public order2021.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson195.2235.71%
Shoplifting164.96166.67%
Anti-social behaviour164.1845.45%
Other theft84.18-50.00%
Drugs82.09100.00%
Burglary42.0933.33%
Vehicle crime41.04300.00%
Possession of weapons31.04200.00%
Robbery30.78200.00%
Other crime20.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7138.91-18.39%
Public order1618.54-15.79%
Other theft164.18-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson144.1855.56%
Anti-social behaviour113.66-63.33%
Shoplifting62.87500.00%
Drugs41.57-33.33%
Other crime41.040.00%
Burglary31.04-50.00%
Robbery10.78-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8749.1031.82%
Anti-social behaviour3022.72328.57%
Public order197.83111.11%
Other theft174.9630.77%
Criminal damage and arson94.44-43.75%
Drugs62.350.00%
Burglary61.57500.00%
Possession of weapons51.570.00%
Other crime41.310.00%
Robbery31.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-88.89%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6636.56-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson1617.2460.00%
Other theft134.1885.71%
Public order93.400.00%
Vehicle crime92.35125.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.35-36.36%
Drugs61.8350.00%
Possession of weapons51.57400.00%
Other crime41.3133.33%
Shoplifting31.040.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7734.47-18.09%
Anti-social behaviour1120.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.870.00%
Public order92.61-25.00%
Other theft72.35-50.00%
Drugs41.83-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.0433.33%
Shoplifting31.0450.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Burglary20.78-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9442.5732.39%
Other theft1424.55-30.00%
Public order123.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.1322.22%
Criminal damage and arson102.87-50.00%
Burglary72.6175.00%
Drugs51.83-54.55%
Vehicle crime31.31-66.67%
Other crime30.78200.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Robbery10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7143.09-1.39%
Criminal damage and arson2018.5481.82%
Other theft205.22100.00%
Public order125.22140.00%
Drugs113.1383.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.87-10.00%
Vehicle crime92.3550.00%
Burglary42.350.00%
Possession of weapons41.04100.00%
Robbery21.04100.00%
Shoplifting20.52-60.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7235.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson1118.80-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour102.8711.11%
Other theft102.6166.67%
Vehicle crime62.61-14.29%
Drugs61.570.00%
Shoplifting51.57-37.50%
Public order51.31-28.57%
Burglary41.31100.00%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%
Possession of weapons20.52-33.33%
Robbery10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7236.3018.03%
Criminal damage and arson1418.8040.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.66-30.77%
Shoplifting82.35300.00%
Vehicle crime72.09-22.22%
Public order71.83-46.15%
Other theft61.830.00%
Drugs61.570.00%
Possession of weapons31.5750.00%
Other crime30.78200.00%
Burglary20.78-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6134.47-14.08%
Public order1315.93-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour133.4018.18%
Criminal damage and arson103.40-23.08%
Vehicle crime92.6112.50%
Other theft62.35-33.33%
Burglary61.57-25.00%
Drugs61.5720.00%
Bicycle theft21.57100.00%
Possession of weapons20.52-71.43%
Shoplifting20.52-80.00%
Other crime10.52-75.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7143.610.00%
Public order1718.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.400.00%
Shoplifting102.870.00%
Other theft92.610.00%
Vehicle crime82.350.00%
Burglary82.090.00%
Possession of weapons72.090.00%
Drugs51.830.00%
Other crime41.310.00%
Robbery21.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202416
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 170 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 202419
June 202414
May 20249
April 202416
March 202410
February 202410
January 202420
December 202311
November 202314
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 202411
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 146 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20248
June 202416
May 202417
April 202413
March 20247
February 202414
January 202420
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202420
June 202416
May 202419
April 20249
March 20249
February 202412
January 202412
December 20235
November 20237
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 965 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202468
July 202484
June 202471
May 202487
April 202466
March 202477
February 202494
January 202471
December 202372
November 202372
October 202361
September 202371

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
July 202416
June 202411
May 202430
April 20247
March 202411
February 202411
January 20249
December 202310
November 20239
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO1 4NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sultan Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Westminster Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Mill Lane
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brownlow Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Watts Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Grafton Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Lomond Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Wingfield Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Cairo Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Arnaud Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Flying Bull Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kilmiston Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B2152
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nelson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Estella Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Havisham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. All Saints Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Nutfield Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 21. Mayo Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Northbrook Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Maitland Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stirling Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Nessus Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 27. Malins Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Seymour Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Cornwallis Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Drummond Road
    Total2
    Other theft2