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

Overview of Crime in PO2 0JP

KENSINGTON ROAD, PO2 0JP, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.60 per 1,000 population. This PO2 0JP 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 0JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 0JP, encompassing approximately 5528 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO2 0JP area, explore the PO2 0JP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

PO2 0JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Belgravia Road with total crimes: 5
  • Domum Road with total crimes: 4

KENSINGTON ROAD, PO2 0JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.60157.14%
Criminal damage and arson53.2666.67%
Shoplifting40.90-75.00%
Vehicle crime40.7233.33%
Public order40.72100.00%
Other theft30.72-40.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.180.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting167.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.89-56.25%
Other theft51.270.00%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Drugs20.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.2445.45%
Shoplifting82.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.54-25.00%
Public order30.54200.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Drugs20.36-50.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.42-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.99250.00%
Drugs41.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.720.00%
Vehicle crime40.72100.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Other theft30.54200.00%
Shoplifting20.54-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.61-6.25%
Shoplifting82.71166.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-33.33%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.18-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.97-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.890.00%
Other theft30.54200.00%
Vehicle crime30.54200.00%
Shoplifting30.54-62.50%
Burglary20.540.00%
Public order20.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.2453.85%
Shoplifting83.620.00%
Public order61.45500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-75.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences134.8830.00%
Vehicle crime42.35300.00%
Drugs30.72200.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting135.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.35-23.08%
Other theft31.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-75.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

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 offences134.16-40.91%
Vehicle crime42.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Public order20.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.18-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.96100.00%
Shoplifting93.9828.57%
Public order41.63300.00%
Other theft40.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-71.43%
Burglary10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.970.00%
Vehicle crime71.990.00%
Shoplifting71.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202416
July 20248
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
March 20248
January 202413
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
July 202416
June 202411
May 202415
April 202416
March 202420
February 202413
January 202410
December 202313
November 202322
October 202311

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Belgravia Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Domum Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Seafield Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 5. Winton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Kirby Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Mayfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Burlington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Paddington Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Kendal Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Swithun'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Copnor Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Crofton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Chelmsford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Randolph Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kensington Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Copythorn Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Tokio Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ninian Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1