LYNN ROAD, PO2 7NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 7NS

LYNN ROAD, PO2 7NS, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.23 per 1,000 population. This PO2 7NS 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 7NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 7NS, encompassing approximately 8409 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (45.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

PO2 7NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bettesworth Road with total crimes: 20
  • Beaulieu Road with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

LYNN ROAD, PO2 7NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2910.2345.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.45-20.00%
Public order63.33-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.7150.00%
Other theft50.7166.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.59-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.4850.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.12-50.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.2329.63%
Shoplifting204.16100.00%
Public order102.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.19150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.59100.00%
Other theft30.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.36200.00%
Vehicle crime20.36100.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In July 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 offences277.25-18.18%
Shoplifting103.21-16.67%
Other theft61.19200.00%
Public order60.7120.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Robbery20.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.24-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-60.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.2150.00%
Shoplifting123.92500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.43150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.590.00%
Public order50.59400.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Other theft20.36-60.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.2310.00%
Other theft52.62150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.5966.67%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-75.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Shoplifting20.24-81.82%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Public order10.12-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.42-35.48%
Shoplifting112.38-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson81.31166.67%
Public order50.95150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.59200.00%
Vehicle crime30.36-66.67%
Other crime20.360.00%
Other theft20.24-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.68-11.43%
Shoplifting143.6916.67%
Vehicle crime91.66125.00%
Drugs51.07150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-40.00%
Burglary30.360.00%
Other theft30.36200.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Other crime20.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-87.50%

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 offences358.8034.62%
Shoplifting124.169.09%
Anti-social behaviour81.43166.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.950.00%
Vehicle crime40.59-63.64%
Public order30.48-25.00%
Burglary30.36-25.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.80-7.14%
Vehicle crime113.091000.00%
Shoplifting111.3157.14%
Criminal damage and arson51.310.00%
Public order40.5933.33%
Burglary40.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.4850.00%
Other theft30.36-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.36100.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.4216.67%
Shoplifting73.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.83150.00%
Other theft40.5933.33%
Public order30.48-70.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.37-14.29%
Shoplifting142.8516.67%
Public order101.6666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.190.00%
Other theft30.48200.00%
Vehicle crime30.36-25.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.02-3.45%
Shoplifting123.330.00%
Public order61.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime40.710.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Drugs20.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Other theft10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.970.00%
Shoplifting123.450.00%
Public order81.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.950.00%
Vehicle crime40.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202435
July 202427
June 202433
May 202422
April 202420
March 202431
February 202435
January 202426
December 202328
November 202324
October 202328
September 202329

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202420
July 202410
June 202412
May 20242
April 202411
March 202414
February 202412
January 202411
December 20237
November 202314
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20249
February 20244
January 202411
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 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
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bettesworth Road
    Total20
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Beaulieu Road
    Total14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order1
  • 4. Harcourt Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Whitworth Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Northgate Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Winchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Durban Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pink Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Westbourne Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Paulsgrove Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. New Road East
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Inverness Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Wymering Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bosham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Preston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bedhampton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Jersey Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Carnarvon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Aylesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Langley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Binsteed Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Balliol Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Toronto Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. South Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Ewart Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Stapleton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1