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

Overview of Crime in PO2 7JB

PORTCHESTER ROAD, PO2 7JB, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population. This PO2 7JB 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 7JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 7JB, encompassing approximately 11291 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

PO2 7JB 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 7JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.76-4.17%
Shoplifting172.04240.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.5116.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.620.00%
Public order50.53-16.67%
Burglary30.440.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
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 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.14-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.1350.00%
Public order60.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.53200.00%
Shoplifting50.53-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.44100.00%
Other theft30.35-57.14%
Drugs30.2750.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences285.3121.74%
Other theft72.4840.00%
Shoplifting60.6220.00%
Public order40.53-20.00%
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%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.14-20.69%
Public order52.0425.00%
Other theft50.44-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour50.4425.00%
Shoplifting50.4466.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.44300.00%
Vehicle crime30.35-25.00%
Drugs30.27200.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences294.873.57%
Other theft72.5775.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.62-33.33%
Public order40.35-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.350.00%
Shoplifting30.35-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-85.71%
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 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.02-20.00%
Shoplifting102.48-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson70.89250.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.62200.00%
Public order50.53150.00%
Vehicle crime40.44-69.23%
Other theft40.3533.33%
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 offences357.000.00%
Shoplifting143.1016.67%
Vehicle crime131.2485.71%
Drugs41.15100.00%
Other theft30.35200.00%
Burglary30.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.27-71.43%
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 offences356.5516.67%
Shoplifting123.109.09%
Vehicle crime71.06-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour70.6240.00%
Public order40.62-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-60.00%
Burglary20.180.00%
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 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences306.7350.00%
Shoplifting112.6657.14%
Vehicle crime80.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.7166.67%
Public order50.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.4466.67%
Drugs30.4450.00%
Other theft30.27-40.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
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 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.16-20.00%
Shoplifting71.77-41.67%
Other theft50.6225.00%
Public order40.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.270.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
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 offences255.140.00%
Shoplifting122.210.00%
Public order61.060.00%
Other theft40.530.00%
Vehicle crime40.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 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

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202424
July 202428
June 202423
May 202429
April 202428
March 202435
February 202435
January 202430
December 202320
November 202325

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 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 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 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

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 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 20244
March 202413
February 20247
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO2 7JB 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. Preston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bedhampton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Jersey Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Carnarvon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Aylesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Langley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Binsteed Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Balliol Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Toronto Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1