BATTENBURG AVENUE, PO2 0SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 0SH

BATTENBURG AVENUE, PO2 0SH, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.19 per 1,000 population. This PO2 0SH 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 0SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 0SH, encompassing approximately 7128 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (107.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO2 0SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thurbern Road with total crimes: 8
  • Kearsney Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Inhurst Road with total crimes: 3

BATTENBURG AVENUE, PO2 0SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences275.19107.69%
Criminal damage and arson33.790.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Other theft20.28-33.33%
Shoplifting20.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.79-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Other theft30.4250.00%
Vehicle crime30.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.00%
Public order10.28-87.50%
Other crime10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.14-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.490.00%
Public order82.1033.33%
Shoplifting31.120.00%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.6325.00%
Public order62.10500.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-60.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.14-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.35-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson51.6866.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-25.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.28-71.43%
Other theft20.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.59-4.55%
Shoplifting72.950.00%
Vehicle crime40.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.560.00%
Public order40.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-40.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Other theft20.28100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.0515.79%
Criminal damage and arson53.090.00%
Public order30.7050.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.075.56%
Anti-social behaviour32.6750.00%
Public order20.42-60.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.14-50.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.1950.00%
Public order52.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-40.00%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-60.00%
Other theft20.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.07-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.6866.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.700.00%
Other theft30.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42100.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.65-6.67%
Vehicle crime31.96-25.00%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Public order10.28-83.33%
Burglary10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.14-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.910.00%
Public order62.100.00%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.560.00%
Other theft30.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202413
July 202415
June 202415
May 202412
April 202421
March 202422
February 202419
January 202418
December 202312
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20248
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
January 20242
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20247
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Thurbern Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Kearsney Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Inhurst Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. St Chads Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Magdalen Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Amberley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Madeira Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Kirby Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Mayfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Kipling Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Merrivale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crofton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Randolph Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wadham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Shadwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Haig Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1