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

Overview of Crime in PO2 7LP

KINGSTON ROAD, PO2 7LP, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.43 per 1,000 population. This PO2 7LP 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 7LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 7LP, encompassing approximately 9219 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)

PO2 7LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sultan Road with total crimes: 14
  • Beaulieu Road with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

KINGSTON ROAD, PO2 7LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.43-8.70%
Shoplifting234.5676.92%
Anti-social behaviour162.496.67%
Public order111.74-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.19100.00%
Drugs70.87250.00%
Bicycle theft60.76200.00%
Other theft60.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.65-33.33%
Burglary30.650.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Robbery20.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.22-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4613.67-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour154.99-25.00%
Shoplifting131.630.00%
Public order121.41-29.41%
Vehicle crime91.3012.50%
Other theft90.98-25.00%
Possession of weapons60.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.65-63.64%
Burglary30.43200.00%
Robbery30.3350.00%
Bicycle theft20.33-33.33%
Other crime20.220.00%
Drugs20.22-77.78%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5216.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour205.64233.33%
Public order172.1741.67%
Shoplifting131.840.00%
Other theft121.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.3022.22%
Drugs91.19350.00%
Vehicle crime80.9814.29%
Bicycle theft30.87200.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.39-22.00%
Shoplifting134.23116.67%
Public order121.4120.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.3050.00%
Other theft90.98-18.18%
Vehicle crime70.9840.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.76-57.14%
Other crime20.65-50.00%
Drugs20.22-60.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Burglary10.11-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5012.698.70%
Anti-social behaviour145.420.00%
Other theft111.5222.22%
Public order101.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.08-57.14%
Shoplifting60.65-75.00%
Burglary50.650.00%
Drugs50.5466.67%
Vehicle crime50.54-37.50%
Other crime40.5433.33%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4615.19-22.03%
Shoplifting244.999.09%
Criminal damage and arson142.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.5227.27%
Other theft91.5250.00%
Vehicle crime80.98-42.86%
Public order60.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons50.65150.00%
Burglary50.540.00%
Other crime30.540.00%
Drugs30.33-40.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5915.40-9.23%
Shoplifting226.4057.14%
Vehicle crime142.39180.00%
Public order121.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.3083.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.19-12.50%
Other theft60.760.00%
Drugs50.65-16.67%
Other crime30.5450.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6513.453.17%
Shoplifting147.0575.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.52-52.94%
Public order80.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.87-25.00%
Drugs60.6550.00%
Other theft60.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.65-58.33%
Burglary40.540.00%
Other crime20.43-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6315.625.00%
Criminal damage and arson176.83325.00%
Public order121.84140.00%
Vehicle crime121.3033.33%
Other theft91.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.9833.33%
Shoplifting80.87-27.27%
Burglary40.87300.00%
Drugs40.43-50.00%
Other crime30.430.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6012.8015.38%
Other theft126.51140.00%
Shoplifting111.30-21.43%
Vehicle crime91.19-10.00%
Drugs80.9860.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.87-25.00%
Public order50.65-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.54-66.67%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5213.02-1.89%
Shoplifting145.6475.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.5233.33%
Vehicle crime101.30-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour81.08-20.00%
Public order80.8714.29%
Drugs50.870.00%
Other theft50.54400.00%
Burglary30.54-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5312.15-15.87%
Vehicle crime115.7557.14%
Anti-social behaviour101.19-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson91.08-25.00%
Burglary80.9814.29%
Shoplifting80.87-38.46%
Public order70.87-41.67%
Bicycle theft40.760.00%
Other theft10.43-75.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6315.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.830.00%
Shoplifting131.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.410.00%
Public order121.300.00%
Vehicle crime71.300.00%
Burglary70.760.00%
Bicycle theft40.760.00%
Other theft40.430.00%
Other crime30.430.00%
Possession of weapons30.330.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202420
June 20246
May 202414
April 202414
March 202411
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202412
June 20249
May 202411
April 20249
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 202312
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
June 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202417
June 202412
May 202410
April 20246
March 202412
February 20248
January 202412
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 202414
February 20245
January 202412
December 20239
November 202310
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 690 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202446
July 202452
June 202439
May 202450
April 202446
March 202459
February 202465
January 202463
December 202360
November 202352
October 202353
September 202363

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202411
June 20249
May 20246
April 202414
March 20247
February 20248
January 202417
December 20234
November 202312
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20249
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
July 202413
June 202413
May 20246
April 202424
March 202422
February 202414
January 20248
December 202311
November 202314
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO2 7LP 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. Beaulieu Road
    Total14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Lomond Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Cairo Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Mills Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Arnaud Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kingston Crescent
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Flying Bull Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Emsworth Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Estella Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Stirling Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Heathfield Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 15. Ashling Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nessus Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 17. Kilpatrick Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Winchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Malins Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Seymour Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. A2047
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Garfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Pink Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Drayton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 26. Steerforth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Spenlow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Washington Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Dumbarton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1