KINGSTON ROAD, PO2 7DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 7DP

KINGSTON ROAD, PO2 7DP, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.75 per 1,000 population. This PO2 7DP 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 7DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 7DP, encompassing approximately 5646 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (-7.46% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO2 7DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bettesworth Road with total crimes: 20
  • Sultan Road with total crimes: 14
  • Westminster Place with total crimes: 9

KINGSTON ROAD, PO2 7DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6229.75-7.46%
Shoplifting2510.9831.58%
Criminal damage and arson184.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.19-17.65%
Public order92.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime81.59100.00%
Drugs71.42600.00%
Other theft71.2440.00%
Bicycle theft51.24150.00%
Burglary40.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.71-33.33%
Robbery20.71100.00%
Other crime20.35-33.33%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6727.458.06%
Shoplifting1911.8790.00%
Public order183.375.88%
Anti-social behaviour173.1970.00%
Possession of weapons63.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.06-50.00%
Burglary61.06100.00%
Other theft51.06-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.8933.33%
Other crime30.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.18-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6223.736.90%
Public order1710.9813.33%
Criminal damage and arson123.01-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour102.13-9.09%
Shoplifting101.77-28.57%
Other theft81.77-46.67%
Drugs51.4225.00%
Burglary30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Robbery10.35-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5826.92-22.67%
Criminal damage and arson1710.27142.86%
Public order153.01-28.57%
Other theft152.6625.00%
Shoplifting142.66366.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.48-52.17%
Robbery51.95400.00%
Vehicle crime50.89150.00%
Drugs40.890.00%
Burglary20.71-50.00%
Other crime20.35-50.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7528.3438.89%
Anti-social behaviour2313.28155.56%
Public order214.07162.50%
Other theft123.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.13-58.82%
Other crime41.24-20.00%
Burglary40.710.00%
Drugs40.710.00%
Possession of weapons40.7133.33%
Shoplifting30.71-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.53-77.78%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5421.43-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson179.5641.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.010.00%
Vehicle crime91.5928.57%
Public order81.590.00%
Shoplifting71.42-12.50%
Other crime51.24150.00%
Drugs40.89-20.00%
Other theft40.71-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.7150.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7524.09-8.54%
Criminal damage and arson1213.28-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour92.1328.57%
Shoplifting81.5914.29%
Public order81.42-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.4240.00%
Drugs51.240.00%
Other theft50.89-16.67%
Burglary30.89-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Other crime20.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8226.0315.49%
Criminal damage and arson1314.52-18.75%
Public order102.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.77-22.22%
Shoplifting71.24-36.36%
Other theft61.24-53.85%
Drugs51.0625.00%
Vehicle crime50.89-72.22%
Burglary40.89-42.86%
Other crime40.71300.00%
Possession of weapons20.71-60.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7129.752.90%
Vehicle crime1812.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.19100.00%
Other theft132.8330.00%
Shoplifting112.3010.00%
Public order101.95400.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.7750.00%
Burglary71.5975.00%
Possession of weapons51.24400.00%
Drugs40.89-33.33%
Theft from the person20.71100.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6922.3213.11%
Other theft1012.22100.00%
Shoplifting101.77-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson81.77-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.42-33.33%
Drugs61.0650.00%
Vehicle crime61.06-14.29%
Burglary41.06100.00%
Public order20.71-83.33%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6124.093.39%
Shoplifting2210.80100.00%
Public order123.90-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour92.13-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.59-35.71%
Vehicle crime71.590.00%
Other theft51.24150.00%
Drugs40.890.00%
Robbery20.71100.00%
Burglary20.35-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5922.67-19.18%
Criminal damage and arson1410.457.69%
Public order132.48-31.58%
Shoplifting112.30-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.95-28.57%
Vehicle crime71.7716.67%
Burglary51.2466.67%
Drugs40.8933.33%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.35-83.33%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7328.690.00%
Public order1912.930.00%
Shoplifting153.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.480.00%
Possession of weapons62.300.00%
Vehicle crime61.060.00%
Other crime41.060.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Other theft30.530.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 868 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202467
July 202462
June 202458
May 202475
April 202454
March 202475
February 202482
January 202471
December 202369
November 202361
October 202359
September 202373

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 202410
June 202411
May 202423
April 20249
March 20249
February 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
July 202412
June 202417
May 20247
April 202417
March 202412
February 202413
January 202416
December 20238
November 20239
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 162 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 202417
June 202415
May 202421
April 20248
March 20248
February 202410
January 202410
December 20232
November 202312
October 202313
September 202319

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20249
March 20247
February 20245
January 202418
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20248
June 202415
May 202412
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 202413
December 202310
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
July 202410
June 202414
May 20243
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 202411
December 202310
November 202322
October 202311
September 202315

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bettesworth Road
    Total20
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Westminster Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Watts Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lomond Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Bill Sargent Crescent
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Harcourt Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Kilmiston Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B2152
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nelson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Manor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Nutfield Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Mayo Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Northbrook Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Maitland Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stirling Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Kilpatrick Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Winchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Little George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Malins Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Seymour Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Pink Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Inverness Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Shearer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Duke Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1