KENSINGTON ROAD, PO2 0EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 0EA

KENSINGTON ROAD, PO2 0EA, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.32 per 1,000 population. This PO2 0EA 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 0EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 0EA, encompassing approximately 6952 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO2 0EA area, explore the PO2 0EA Area information page.
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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 (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

PO2 0EA 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
  • Winton Road with total crimes: 2

KENSINGTON ROAD, PO2 0EA 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 offences155.3225.00%
Public order52.1666.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.7233.33%
Shoplifting30.58-78.57%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-33.33%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.290.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.14-83.33%

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
Shoplifting146.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.01-45.45%
Other theft61.73500.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-25.00%
Public order30.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4350.00%
Drugs30.4350.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.4729.41%
Shoplifting73.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.010.00%
Drugs20.58-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Other theft10.14-66.67%
Public order10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.62-15.00%
Drugs72.45600.00%
Vehicle crime51.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.580.00%
Possession of weapons30.580.00%
Other theft30.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Public order10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.180.00%
Shoplifting72.88133.33%
Other theft31.01-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.43-66.67%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.62-16.67%
Other theft72.88250.00%
Vehicle crime61.0150.00%
Public order30.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.430.00%
Shoplifting30.43-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.430.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.0584.62%
Shoplifting83.450.00%
Vehicle crime41.15-20.00%
Public order40.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58200.00%
Drugs20.43-33.33%
Other theft20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.46-18.75%
Vehicle crime51.87150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.7225.00%
Drugs30.7250.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.0423.08%
Shoplifting132.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8733.33%
Other theft30.5850.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-50.00%
Drugs20.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Public order10.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.17-38.10%
Vehicle crime41.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.58300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.580.00%
Public order20.43-66.67%
Other theft20.29-33.33%
Drugs10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.1940.00%
Shoplifting83.0214.29%
Public order61.15200.00%
Vehicle crime30.86-25.00%
Other theft30.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.470.00%
Shoplifting72.160.00%
Vehicle crime41.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.580.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Public order20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202422
June 202417
May 202420
April 202420
March 202424
February 202413
January 202416
December 202313
November 202321
October 202315

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
April 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.78 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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO2 0EA 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. Winton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Kirby Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Burlington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Paddington Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Westbourne Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Paulsgrove Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kendal Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Copnor Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Crofton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Chelmsford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Balfour Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kensington Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Copythorn Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Bosham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Preston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bedhampton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Tokio Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1