PO1 9UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 9UB

PO1 9UB, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 267 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.84 per 1,000 population. This PO1 9UB 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 9UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 9UB, encompassing approximately 6382 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO1 9UB area, explore the PO1 9UB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (2.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-16.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (38) incidents (-9.52% decrease)

PO1 9UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 46
  • Kingswell Street with total crimes: 22
  • Guildhall Walk with total crimes: 19

PO1 9UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7641.842.70%
Anti-social behaviour4111.91-16.33%
Public order386.42-9.52%
Shoplifting245.95-31.43%
Criminal damage and arson243.7684.62%
Other theft133.7618.18%
Bicycle theft132.040.00%
Possession of weapons122.040.00%
Burglary71.8840.00%
Other crime61.10200.00%
Vehicle crime50.940.00%
Drugs40.78-50.00%
Robbery20.63-33.33%
Theft from the person20.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7442.93-30.19%
Anti-social behaviour4911.59-5.77%
Public order427.6810.53%
Shoplifting356.5812.90%
Bicycle theft135.48225.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.04-7.14%
Possession of weapons122.0471.43%
Other theft111.88-8.33%
Drugs81.72-11.11%
Burglary51.25150.00%
Vehicle crime50.780.00%
Robbery30.78-40.00%
Other crime20.47-66.67%
Theft from the person20.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10646.2258.21%
Anti-social behaviour5216.6185.71%
Public order388.1565.22%
Shoplifting315.9514.81%
Criminal damage and arson144.86100.00%
Other theft122.1920.00%
Drugs91.88-25.00%
Possession of weapons71.4175.00%
Other crime61.10100.00%
Vehicle crime50.94150.00%
Robbery50.78400.00%
Bicycle theft40.78-55.56%
Theft from the person40.63300.00%
Burglary20.63-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6730.873.08%
Anti-social behaviour2810.50-20.00%
Shoplifting274.3950.00%
Public order234.23-32.35%
Drugs123.60-33.33%
Other theft101.88-37.50%
Bicycle theft91.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.41-22.22%
Possession of weapons41.10-42.86%
Burglary30.630.00%
Other crime30.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-60.00%
Robbery10.31-66.67%
Theft from the person10.16-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6535.72-19.75%
Anti-social behaviour3510.1840.00%
Public order345.4813.33%
Shoplifting185.33-21.74%
Drugs182.8228.57%
Other theft162.8214.29%
Criminal damage and arson92.51-25.00%
Possession of weapons71.41-12.50%
Other crime61.10100.00%
Bicycle theft60.940.00%
Vehicle crime50.940.00%
Theft from the person30.780.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Burglary30.47-25.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8135.255.19%
Public order3012.6936.36%
Anti-social behaviour254.70-21.88%
Shoplifting233.92-58.18%
Drugs143.60100.00%
Other theft142.1975.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.199.09%
Possession of weapons81.8814.29%
Vehicle crime51.25150.00%
Burglary40.780.00%
Robbery30.6350.00%
Other crime30.470.00%
Theft from the person30.47-40.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7738.55-9.41%
Shoplifting5512.0648.65%
Anti-social behaviour328.6260.00%
Public order225.0115.79%
Criminal damage and arson113.45-8.33%
Bicycle theft111.72450.00%
Other theft81.72-33.33%
Drugs71.25-36.36%
Possession of weapons71.10-22.22%
Theft from the person51.10150.00%
Burglary40.78-33.33%
Other crime30.6350.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Robbery20.31100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8534.47-4.49%
Shoplifting3713.3232.14%
Anti-social behaviour205.800.00%
Public order193.13-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson122.98-42.86%
Other theft121.88-29.41%
Drugs111.88-8.33%
Possession of weapons91.72200.00%
Burglary61.4150.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-84.62%
Robbery10.31-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8937.615.95%
Shoplifting2813.9540.00%
Public order234.39-20.69%
Criminal damage and arson213.60-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour203.29-9.09%
Other theft173.13183.33%
Vehicle crime132.66-38.10%
Drugs122.04100.00%
Robbery41.88100.00%
Burglary40.63300.00%
Possession of weapons30.63-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.47-50.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Theft from the person20.31-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8436.351.20%
Public order2913.1616.00%
Criminal damage and arson234.5453.33%
Anti-social behaviour223.60-40.54%
Vehicle crime213.45-12.50%
Shoplifting203.29-58.33%
Possession of weapons73.13133.33%
Drugs61.10-40.00%
Other theft60.94-40.00%
Theft from the person50.9466.67%
Bicycle theft40.7833.33%
Other crime20.630.00%
Robbery20.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8342.62-1.19%
Shoplifting4813.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour377.5237.04%
Public order255.8013.64%
Vehicle crime243.92-22.58%
Criminal damage and arson153.76-31.82%
Drugs102.35-33.33%
Other theft101.57-58.33%
Burglary51.570.00%
Robbery40.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.63-66.67%
Theft from the person30.470.00%
Possession of weapons30.470.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8443.720.00%
Shoplifting3213.160.00%
Vehicle crime315.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour274.860.00%
Other theft244.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson223.760.00%
Public order223.450.00%
Drugs153.450.00%
Bicycle theft92.350.00%
Robbery61.410.00%
Theft from the person30.940.00%
Possession of weapons30.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 388 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202449
July 202452
June 202428
May 202435
April 202425
March 202432
February 202420
January 202420
December 202322
November 202337
October 202327

A total of 971 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202474
July 2024106
June 202467
May 202465
April 202481
March 202477
February 202485
January 202489
December 202384
November 202383
October 202384

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202412
June 202410
May 202416
April 202414
March 20248
February 202412
January 202417
December 20236
November 202310
October 202324

A total of 345 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202442
July 202438
June 202423
May 202434
April 202430
March 202422
February 202419
January 202423
December 202329
November 202325
October 202322

A total of 378 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202435
July 202431
June 202427
May 202418
April 202423
March 202455
February 202437
January 202428
December 202320
November 202348
October 202332

A total of 183 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202413
July 202414
June 20247
May 20249
April 202412
March 202411
February 202412
January 202421
December 202323
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 202413
December 202321
November 202324
October 202331

A total of 76 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 20244
June 20249
May 20246
March 202411
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 126 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 202418
April 202414
March 20247
February 202411
January 202412
December 20236
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 82 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO1 9UB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total46
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Kingswell Street
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Bicycle theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Guildhall Walk
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Jacob'S Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Quinton Close
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 7. Buckingham Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Dugald Drummond Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Tyseley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Willis Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Wellington Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Spring Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. The Mary Rose Street
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Surrey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 17. Somerville Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Isambard Brunel Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 19. Frederick Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 20. Upper Arundel Street
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Plymouth Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Fyning Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Temple Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 24. Lower Church Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Glidden Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Alec Rose Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Station Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Railway View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Northam Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Landport Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1