PORTCHESTER ROAD, PO2 7JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 7JA

PORTCHESTER ROAD, PO2 7JA, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.74 per 1,000 population. This PO2 7JA 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 7JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 7JA, encompassing approximately 11328 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

PO2 7JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaulieu Road with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Emsworth Road with total crimes: 5

PORTCHESTER ROAD, PO2 7JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.74-11.11%
Shoplifting172.12240.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.5016.67%
Public order50.62-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.44-16.67%
Burglary30.440.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.090.00%
Other theft10.09-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.09-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences275.38-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour62.3850.00%
Public order60.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.53200.00%
Shoplifting50.53-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.44100.00%
Other theft30.35-62.50%
Drugs30.2650.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences295.3816.00%
Other theft82.5660.00%
Shoplifting60.7120.00%
Public order40.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.35-20.00%
Drugs20.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Robbery10.09-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.38-13.79%
Public order62.2150.00%
Other theft50.53-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour50.4425.00%
Shoplifting50.4466.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.44300.00%
Vehicle crime30.35-25.00%
Drugs30.26200.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences294.947.41%
Other theft82.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.71-33.33%
Public order40.35-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.35-20.00%
Shoplifting30.35-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-83.33%
Drugs10.090.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences275.91-22.86%
Shoplifting102.38-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour60.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.53200.00%
Vehicle crime50.53-61.54%
Public order50.44150.00%
Other theft40.4433.33%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%
Burglary10.09-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences356.970.00%
Shoplifting143.0916.67%
Vehicle crime131.2485.71%
Drugs41.15100.00%
Other theft30.35200.00%
Burglary30.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.26-66.67%
Public order20.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences356.5312.90%
Shoplifting123.099.09%
Vehicle crime71.06-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour60.6220.00%
Public order40.53-20.00%
Burglary30.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-60.00%
Drugs20.18-33.33%
Other crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.09-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.8940.91%
Shoplifting112.7457.14%
Vehicle crime90.97350.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.7966.67%
Public order50.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.4466.67%
Drugs30.4450.00%
Other theft30.26-40.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.33-12.00%
Shoplifting71.94-41.67%
Other theft50.6225.00%
Public order40.44-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.260.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.21-7.41%
Shoplifting122.2133.33%
Public order71.0675.00%
Other theft40.62300.00%
Vehicle crime40.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences274.9422.73%
Shoplifting92.38-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour40.79-20.00%
Public order40.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.35-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.26-50.00%
Burglary20.26-33.33%
Robbery20.180.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.560.00%
Shoplifting131.940.00%
Vehicle crime61.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.440.00%
Public order40.440.00%
Burglary30.350.00%
Other theft20.260.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 202410
March 202414
February 202412
January 202411
December 20237
November 202312
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202427
July 202429
June 202425
May 202429
April 202427
March 202435
February 202435
January 202431
December 202322
November 202325
October 202327
September 202322

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 202413
February 20247
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beaulieu Road
    Total14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order1
  • 3. Emsworth Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Belgravia Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ashling Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Winchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Pink Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Drayton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Burlington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Paddington Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Westbourne Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Paulsgrove Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wymering Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Havant Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Balfour Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bosham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Preston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bedhampton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Jersey Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Carnarvon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Aylesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Langley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Binsteed Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Toronto Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1