LANGLEY ROAD, PO2 7PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 7PU

LANGLEY ROAD, PO2 7PU, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.61 per 1,000 population. This PO2 7PU 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 7PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 7PU, encompassing approximately 8086 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (45.83% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-37.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)

PO2 7PU 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

LANGLEY ROAD, PO2 7PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3512.6145.83%
Violence and sexual offences284.33-37.78%
Anti-social behaviour93.46-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson61.1120.00%
Public order50.74-58.33%
Drugs40.62300.00%
Other theft40.49100.00%
Vehicle crime30.4950.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.25100.00%
Possession of weapons20.25-33.33%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.8515.38%
Shoplifting245.5660.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.97116.67%
Public order121.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.48-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.62200.00%
Burglary30.370.00%
Other theft20.37-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-33.33%
Drugs10.25-80.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.38-4.88%
Shoplifting154.82-11.76%
Other theft81.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.74-40.00%
Public order60.74-33.33%
Drugs50.74150.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Robbery10.12-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.7436.67%
Shoplifting175.07466.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.10233.33%
Public order91.2412.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.110.00%
Other theft60.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Robbery30.370.00%
Drugs20.37-33.33%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.537.14%
Other theft83.71100.00%
Public order80.9914.29%
Anti-social behaviour80.9960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-70.00%
Drugs30.37200.00%
Vehicle crime30.37200.00%
Shoplifting30.37-76.92%
Other crime20.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.15-33.33%
Shoplifting133.46-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson101.61100.00%
Public order71.24-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour50.87150.00%
Other crime40.62100.00%
Other theft40.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.49-87.50%
Drugs10.12-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.125.00%
Shoplifting145.197.69%
Public order81.7333.33%
Vehicle crime80.99166.67%
Drugs60.9950.00%
Other theft60.74500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.74-16.67%
Burglary40.62300.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.25-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.768.11%
Shoplifting134.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.11-45.45%
Public order60.7420.00%
Drugs40.74300.00%
Vehicle crime30.49-76.92%
Other theft10.37-83.33%
Burglary10.12-66.67%
Other crime10.12-50.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.24-17.78%
Vehicle crime134.58225.00%
Shoplifting131.6144.44%
Criminal damage and arson111.6157.14%
Other theft61.3620.00%
Public order50.740.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.37200.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.25100.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.12-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4510.3925.00%
Shoplifting95.56-59.09%
Criminal damage and arson71.11133.33%
Other theft50.870.00%
Public order50.62-66.67%
Drugs40.620.00%
Vehicle crime40.4933.33%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.620.00%
Shoplifting224.4583.33%
Public order152.7236.36%
Other theft51.85150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.49-25.00%
Burglary30.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.37-50.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.020.00%
Shoplifting124.450.00%
Public order111.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.360.00%
Vehicle crime40.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.490.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Other theft20.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20249
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 447 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202445
July 202439
June 202441
May 202430
April 202428
March 202442
February 202440
January 202437
December 202345
November 202336
October 202336

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 190 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202424
July 202415
June 202417
May 20243
April 202413
March 202414
February 202413
January 202413
December 20239
November 202322
October 202312

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 202410
March 20245
February 20246
January 202411
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20248
February 20243
January 202413
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO2 7PU 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. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Arnaud Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harcourt Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Northgate Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Winchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Little George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Durban Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pink Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Paulsgrove Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. New Road East
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Inverness Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Shearer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Washington Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Wymering Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Preston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bedhampton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Jersey Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Carnarvon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Aylesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Langley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Binsteed Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Kingston Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Balliol Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1