BALFOUR ROAD, PO2 0DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 0DH

BALFOUR ROAD, PO2 0DH, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.90 per 1,000 population. This PO2 0DH 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 0DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 0DH, encompassing approximately 10251 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)

PO2 0DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaulieu Road with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

BALFOUR ROAD, PO2 0DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.904.00%
Shoplifting212.5461.54%
Public order112.0583.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.070.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Robbery20.29100.00%
Drugs20.20-33.33%
Other theft20.20-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.20-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.80-21.88%
Shoplifting132.44116.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.2712.50%
Other theft70.88-12.50%
Public order60.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.5950.00%
Vehicle crime50.5925.00%
Drugs30.49-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.4128.00%
Other theft83.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour80.7814.29%
Public order60.7820.00%
Shoplifting60.59-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.59100.00%
Vehicle crime40.39100.00%
Drugs40.39100.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.95-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.44-12.50%
Shoplifting70.68250.00%
Other theft60.68-14.29%
Public order50.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-66.67%
Robbery20.200.00%
Drugs20.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Burglary10.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences306.83-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.93-27.27%
Other theft70.78-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.6820.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.59-37.50%
Public order50.49-37.50%
Drugs40.49100.00%
Shoplifting20.39-88.24%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.159.09%
Shoplifting173.5121.43%
Anti-social behaviour111.66266.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.07100.00%
Public order80.7860.00%
Other theft80.7860.00%
Vehicle crime50.78-61.54%
Burglary40.49100.00%
Drugs20.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.58-2.94%
Shoplifting143.2240.00%
Vehicle crime131.37160.00%
Public order51.27-16.67%
Other theft50.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.4933.33%
Drugs40.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.39-40.00%
Burglary20.29100.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences346.9336.00%
Shoplifting103.3266.67%
Public order60.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.5925.00%
Vehicle crime50.49-16.67%
Drugs40.49300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.390.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.10-50.00%
Burglary10.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.76-7.41%
Vehicle crime62.44100.00%
Public order60.59-25.00%
Shoplifting60.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-50.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Other theft20.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Drugs10.20-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.34-15.62%
Other theft82.6360.00%
Public order80.78-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson60.7820.00%
Drugs50.59400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.490.00%
Shoplifting30.39-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.29-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.2223.08%
Public order113.12266.67%
Shoplifting81.070.00%
Vehicle crime50.7866.67%
Other theft50.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.4966.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.49-33.33%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Burglary10.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.950.00%
Shoplifting82.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Public order30.290.00%
Bicycle theft30.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.290.00%
Robbery30.290.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other theft10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
October 20233

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 202417
March 202414
February 202410
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202425
July 202432
June 202425
May 202430
April 202436
March 202433
February 202434
January 202425
December 202327
November 202332
October 202326

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20248
April 202411
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 202413
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beaulieu Road
    Total14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total11
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Emsworth Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Belgravia Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Heathfield Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 8. Ashling Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Winchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 12. A2047
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Pink Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Drayton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Burlington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Paddington Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Paulsgrove Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Crofton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Wymering Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Havant Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Montague Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Balfour Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Preston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bedhampton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Jersey Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1