PO2 0AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 0AP

PO2 0AP, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.65 per 1,000 population. This PO2 0AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO2 postcode area, which has experienced 375 crimes and a crime rate of 8.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO2 0AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 0AP, encompassing approximately 5864 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO2 0AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belgravia Road with total crimes: 5
  • Seafield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Whitworth Road with total crimes: 3

PO2 0AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.6525.00%
Public order52.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85100.00%
Other theft30.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.5150.00%
Shoplifting30.51-78.57%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Burglary20.340.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting148.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.39-57.14%
Other theft62.0550.00%
Public order51.02400.00%
Drugs30.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.34100.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.7286.67%
Shoplifting74.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19-33.33%
Other theft40.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.68-20.00%
Drugs20.68-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.17-75.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.99-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.0266.67%
Vehicle crime40.85300.00%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Public order30.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.1919.05%
Shoplifting74.26133.33%
Other theft41.19-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-25.00%
Public order30.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-77.78%
Other crime20.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.38-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.58350.00%
Other theft71.53250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1933.33%
Public order30.68-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-50.00%
Shoplifting30.51-62.50%
Other crime20.510.00%
Drugs20.34-50.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.5525.00%
Shoplifting84.260.00%
Vehicle crime61.3650.00%
Drugs41.02100.00%
Public order40.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Burglary20.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.3117.65%
Anti-social behaviour53.4125.00%
Vehicle crime40.85-33.33%
Burglary20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Drugs20.34100.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.87-15.00%
Shoplifting132.900.00%
Other theft62.22500.00%
Vehicle crime61.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.02100.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.8053.85%
Criminal damage and arson43.41300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-50.00%
Public order20.34-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.34100.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.82-27.78%
Public order92.2280.00%
Shoplifting81.5314.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.36100.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.84-14.29%
Shoplifting73.07600.00%
Public order51.19400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85300.00%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.310.00%
Burglary43.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202428
June 202415
May 202425
April 202421
March 202425
February 202420
January 202417
December 202320
November 202313
October 202318
September 202321

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20239
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202414
July 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20248
January 202413
November 20238
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO2 0AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Belgravia Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Seafield Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 3. Whitworth Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Paddington Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Westbourne Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Paulsgrove Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. New Road East
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dover Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Collis Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Kendal Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Copythorn Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Bosham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Preston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bedhampton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Carnarvon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stapleton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Eastbourne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Paignton Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Tokio Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1