PO2 7BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 7BN

PO2 7BN, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 132 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.32 per 1,000 population. This PO2 7BN 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 7BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 7BN, encompassing approximately 7205 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO2 7BN area, explore the PO2 7BN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (16.28% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)

PO2 7BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sultan Road with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Grafton Street with total crimes: 8

PO2 7BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5018.3216.28%
Anti-social behaviour176.9413.33%
Shoplifting132.3644.44%
Public order101.8011.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.39100.00%
Bicycle theft71.11250.00%
Other theft70.97-30.00%
Drugs60.97100.00%
Vehicle crime50.83-44.44%
Burglary40.6933.33%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Robbery20.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.52-12.24%
Anti-social behaviour155.97-25.00%
Other theft102.08-16.67%
Public order91.39-55.00%
Vehicle crime91.250.00%
Shoplifting91.2512.50%
Possession of weapons61.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-50.00%
Robbery40.5633.33%
Burglary30.56200.00%
Drugs30.42-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Other crime20.28-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4919.8516.67%
Anti-social behaviour206.80185.71%
Public order202.7866.67%
Other theft122.78-14.29%
Vehicle crime91.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.250.00%
Drugs81.11300.00%
Shoplifting81.11-20.00%
Other crime31.110.00%
Robbery30.4250.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.27-19.23%
Other theft145.83-6.67%
Public order121.949.09%
Shoplifting101.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.3960.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime60.9720.00%
Other crime30.83-25.00%
Drugs20.42-50.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5217.3530.00%
Other theft157.22-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour142.087.69%
Public order111.9483.33%
Burglary61.5320.00%
Shoplifting60.83-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson50.83-54.55%
Vehicle crime50.69-58.33%
Drugs40.690.00%
Other crime40.56100.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4018.74-28.57%
Shoplifting195.5518.75%
Other theft162.6477.78%
Anti-social behaviour132.2230.00%
Vehicle crime121.809.09%
Criminal damage and arson111.67120.00%
Public order61.53-57.14%
Burglary50.830.00%
Possession of weapons40.6933.33%
Drugs40.560.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Other crime20.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5618.46-3.45%
Shoplifting167.77128.57%
Public order142.22133.33%
Vehicle crime111.94120.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.53150.00%
Other theft91.39-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson51.25-28.57%
Other crime40.69100.00%
Drugs40.56-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.56200.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5815.27-4.92%
Other theft118.05-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.53-50.00%
Shoplifting70.9716.67%
Public order60.97-45.45%
Drugs50.8366.67%
Vehicle crime50.69-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour40.69-55.56%
Burglary40.5633.33%
Other crime20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6119.1512.96%
Other theft158.4725.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.08250.00%
Public order111.94120.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.5350.00%
Vehicle crime91.2528.57%
Shoplifting61.25-40.00%
Burglary30.83200.00%
Other crime30.420.00%
Drugs30.42-50.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5414.9910.20%
Other theft127.49140.00%
Shoplifting101.67-23.08%
Vehicle crime71.39-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour60.97-25.00%
Drugs60.8320.00%
Public order50.83-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-63.64%
Burglary10.56-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4915.826.52%
Shoplifting136.8085.71%
Criminal damage and arson111.8022.22%
Anti-social behaviour81.53-27.27%
Vehicle crime81.11-33.33%
Public order71.1140.00%
Drugs50.970.00%
Other theft50.690.00%
Burglary30.69-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-75.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.85-29.23%
Vehicle crime126.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.67-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.53-30.77%
Burglary81.2514.29%
Shoplifting71.11-46.15%
Public order50.97-58.33%
Other theft50.69-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.690.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6520.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson139.020.00%
Shoplifting131.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.800.00%
Public order121.670.00%
Vehicle crime81.670.00%
Burglary71.110.00%
Other theft60.970.00%
Bicycle theft40.830.00%
Other crime30.560.00%
Possession of weapons30.420.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202420
June 20247
May 202414
April 202413
March 202410
February 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202412
June 202414
May 202415
April 202416
March 20249
February 202411
January 202415
December 202312
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202420
June 202412
May 202411
April 20246
March 202414
February 20246
January 202411
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 202412
March 202411
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 665 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202443
July 202449
June 202442
May 202452
April 202440
March 202456
February 202458
January 202461
December 202354
November 202349
October 202346
September 202365

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 202411
March 20245
February 20247
January 202414
December 20234
November 202311
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 202419
March 202416
February 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 202313
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO2 7BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sultan Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Grafton Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Lomond Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Cairo Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Derby Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Mills Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Arnaud Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kingston Crescent
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Flying Bull Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Emsworth Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Estella Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Havisham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stirling Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Heathfield Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 18. Ashling Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Nessus Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 20. Kilpatrick Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Malins Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Seymour Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. A2047
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Garfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Drayton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 27. Steerforth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Baythorn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Spenlow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Washington Road
    Total1
    Drugs1