PO2 7FJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 7FJ

PO2 7FJ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 158 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.81 per 1,000 population. This PO2 7FJ 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 7FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 7FJ, encompassing approximately 7977 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-17.19% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

PO2 7FJ 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

PO2 7FJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5319.81-17.19%
Shoplifting276.648.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.01200.00%
Public order121.88-33.33%
Other theft91.5080.00%
Bicycle theft61.13200.00%
Drugs50.75150.00%
Burglary40.63-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.50-40.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6419.931.59%
Shoplifting258.0256.25%
Anti-social behaviour203.1325.00%
Public order182.5150.00%
Possession of weapons52.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.63-58.33%
Other theft50.63-50.00%
Burglary50.63150.00%
Vehicle crime50.6366.67%
Robbery20.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Drugs20.25-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6318.5514.55%
Anti-social behaviour167.9033.33%
Shoplifting162.01-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson122.01-29.41%
Public order121.50-25.00%
Other theft101.50-23.08%
Drugs61.2520.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-57.14%
Burglary20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Other crime20.25-33.33%
Robbery20.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.25100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5519.68-22.54%
Shoplifting196.89216.67%
Criminal damage and arson172.38240.00%
Public order162.130.00%
Other theft132.0130.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.63-36.84%
Vehicle crime71.50250.00%
Robbery60.88500.00%
Drugs50.7525.00%
Other crime30.63-40.00%
Burglary20.38-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7118.4351.06%
Anti-social behaviour198.90137.50%
Public order162.3877.78%
Other theft102.0166.67%
Shoplifting61.25-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson50.75-75.00%
Other crime50.630.00%
Burglary40.630.00%
Drugs40.500.00%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-75.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4715.29-33.80%
Criminal damage and arson205.8981.82%
Shoplifting112.5122.22%
Public order91.380.00%
Vehicle crime81.13-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.0014.29%
Other theft61.000.00%
Other crime50.7525.00%
Drugs40.6333.33%
Possession of weapons30.5050.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7116.672.90%
Criminal damage and arson118.9022.22%
Vehicle crime101.3842.86%
Shoplifting91.2550.00%
Public order91.1312.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.1316.67%
Other theft60.8850.00%
Other crime40.7533.33%
Drugs30.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Burglary10.25-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6915.67-12.66%
Criminal damage and arson98.65-50.00%
Public order81.13-38.46%
Vehicle crime71.00-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour60.88-33.33%
Drugs60.7520.00%
Shoplifting60.750.00%
Burglary50.750.00%
Other theft40.63-66.67%
Other crime30.5050.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7921.0621.54%
Criminal damage and arson189.90157.14%
Public order132.26116.67%
Other theft121.639.09%
Vehicle crime111.5083.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.380.00%
Shoplifting61.13-45.45%
Burglary50.7525.00%
Drugs50.63-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.63300.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6515.92-2.99%
Other theft118.15175.00%
Shoplifting111.38-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour91.3828.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.13-12.50%
Drugs60.8820.00%
Vehicle crime60.75-14.29%
Public order60.75-33.33%
Burglary40.7533.33%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences6716.9219.64%
Shoplifting198.40216.67%
Public order92.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.13-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour71.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime70.88-22.22%
Drugs50.88150.00%
Other theft40.63300.00%
Burglary30.50-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5615.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.750.00%
Vehicle crime91.380.00%
Public order91.130.00%
Burglary81.130.00%
Shoplifting61.000.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Other theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 202416
June 202412
May 202419
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
July 202412
June 202417
May 20245
April 202420
March 202411
February 20249
January 202418
December 20237
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202412
June 202416
May 202416
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248
January 202413
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20248
March 202410
February 20247
January 202411
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 760 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202464
July 202463
June 202455
May 202471
April 202447
March 202471
February 202469
January 202479
December 202365
November 202367
October 202356

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202410
June 202413
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 202412
December 202311
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202425
July 202416
June 202419
May 20246
April 202411
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 202311
November 202319
October 20236

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO2 7FJ 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. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Westminster Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Watts Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lomond Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cairo Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Arnaud Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Flying Bull Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Harcourt Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Kilmiston Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mayo Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Northbrook Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Stirling Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Ashling Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nessus Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 18. Kilpatrick Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Nightclub
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Winchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Little George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Malins Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Seymour Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Garfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Pink Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Drayton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 27. Inverness Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Duke Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Steerforth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1