PO2 7BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 7BU

PO2 7BU, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 159 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.11 per 1,000 population. This PO2 7BU 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 7BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 7BU, encompassing approximately 3776 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)

PO2 7BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sultan Road with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Westminster Place with total crimes: 9

PO2 7BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6642.1120.00%
Anti-social behaviour1717.486.25%
Shoplifting154.5087.50%
Criminal damage and arson153.97150.00%
Drugs83.97700.00%
Other theft82.12-20.00%
Public order72.12-41.67%
Bicycle theft61.85500.00%
Possession of weapons51.590.00%
Vehicle crime41.320.00%
Burglary41.06-20.00%
Robbery21.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5534.43-24.66%
Anti-social behaviour1614.57-5.88%
Public order124.24-42.86%
Other theft103.1825.00%
Shoplifting82.65-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson62.12-57.14%
Burglary51.5925.00%
Possession of weapons51.3266.67%
Vehicle crime41.3233.33%
Robbery41.0633.33%
Other crime31.0650.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Drugs10.26-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7343.9617.74%
Public order2119.3361.54%
Anti-social behaviour175.5688.89%
Criminal damage and arson144.5040.00%
Shoplifting113.711000.00%
Other theft82.91-50.00%
Drugs62.12100.00%
Burglary41.59100.00%
Possession of weapons31.06200.00%
Robbery30.79200.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Other crime20.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6233.37-19.48%
Other theft1616.426.67%
Public order134.24-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson103.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.65-25.00%
Other crime42.380.00%
Drugs31.06-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.79200.00%
Burglary20.79-60.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.26-75.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7740.2524.19%
Public order1820.39200.00%
Other theft154.7725.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.97140.00%
Drugs73.1816.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.85-50.00%
Burglary51.590.00%
Possession of weapons41.32-20.00%
Other crime41.0633.33%
Robbery31.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6232.84-15.07%
Criminal damage and arson1216.4250.00%
Other theft123.1871.43%
Vehicle crime113.18175.00%
Drugs62.9150.00%
Public order61.59-40.00%
Possession of weapons51.59400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.32-54.55%
Other crime31.32-25.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7333.37-2.67%
Anti-social behaviour1119.3322.22%
Public order102.91-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson82.65-20.00%
Other theft72.12-50.00%
Drugs41.85-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.06100.00%
Other crime41.0633.33%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Burglary20.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7536.288.70%
Other theft1419.86-30.00%
Public order113.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.91-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour92.650.00%
Burglary62.3850.00%
Drugs51.59-50.00%
Other crime31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-71.43%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6941.84-6.76%
Criminal damage and arson2118.27162.50%
Other theft205.5666.67%
Public order115.30175.00%
Drugs102.91150.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.6528.57%
Vehicle crime72.3816.67%
Burglary41.850.00%
Possession of weapons41.06300.00%
Theft from the person21.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7433.6334.55%
Other theft1219.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.12-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.85-25.00%
Shoplifting41.59300.00%
Public order41.0633.33%
Burglary41.06300.00%
Drugs41.060.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5527.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson1214.5750.00%
Vehicle crime83.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.1214.29%
Other theft62.120.00%
Drugs41.590.00%
Public order31.06-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Burglary10.53-83.33%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5529.930.00%
Public order1114.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.910.00%
Vehicle crime82.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.120.00%
Other theft61.850.00%
Burglary61.590.00%
Drugs41.590.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 202411
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 202414
June 202410
May 20246
April 202412
March 20248
February 202410
January 202421
December 20238
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 202410
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20248
June 202416
May 202415
April 202412
March 20247
February 202414
January 202420
December 202312
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202421
June 202413
May 202418
April 20246
March 202410
February 202411
January 202411
December 20234
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 796 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202455
July 202473
June 202462
May 202477
April 202462
March 202473
February 202475
January 202469
December 202374
November 202355
October 202355

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 202411
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 202417
June 20249
May 202412
April 20245
March 202411
February 20249
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO2 7BU 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
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 3. Westminster Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Mill Lane
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brownlow Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Watts Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Grafton Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Lomond Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Wingfield Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Cairo Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Arnaud Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Flying Bull Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B2152
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nelson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Estella Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Drugs1
  • 17. Havisham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. All Saints Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Mayo Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Northbrook Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Maitland Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stirling Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Nessus Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 25. Kilpatrick Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Malins Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Seymour Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Garfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. All Saints' Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1