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

Overview of Crime in PO2 7PX

LANGLEY ROAD, PO2 7PX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.24 per 1,000 population. This PO2 7PX 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 7PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 7PX, encompassing approximately 9371 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-38.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)

PO2 7PX 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 7PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3110.2455.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.31-38.64%
Anti-social behaviour92.88-30.77%
Public order60.96-50.00%
Drugs50.64400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5325.00%
Other theft40.53100.00%
Burglary30.4350.00%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.21100.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4411.1010.00%
Shoplifting204.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.13116.67%
Public order121.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.28-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Other theft20.21-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.21100.00%
Burglary20.210.00%
Drugs10.21-80.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences409.822.56%
Other theft104.2725.00%
Shoplifting101.07-16.67%
Public order81.0714.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.85-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.75-25.00%
Drugs50.64150.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.148.33%
Shoplifting124.16500.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.28400.00%
Other theft81.07-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour80.8514.29%
Public order70.85-12.50%
Vehicle crime30.75-25.00%
Robbery30.320.00%
Drugs20.32-33.33%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Burglary10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences368.1128.57%
Other theft113.84175.00%
Public order81.1714.29%
Anti-social behaviour70.8516.67%
Vehicle crime40.7533.33%
Drugs30.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.32-84.62%
Other crime20.21-50.00%
Shoplifting20.21-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.43-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson132.99116.67%
Shoplifting111.39-21.43%
Public order71.17-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour60.75200.00%
Other crime40.64100.00%
Other theft40.43-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.43-72.73%
Drugs20.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4911.748.89%
Shoplifting145.2316.67%
Vehicle crime111.4983.33%
Public order81.1733.33%
Other theft70.85600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.75-25.00%
Drugs60.6450.00%
Burglary40.64300.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.21-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4510.2412.50%
Shoplifting124.809.09%
Anti-social behaviour91.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.96-27.27%
Vehicle crime60.85-50.00%
Public order60.64-14.29%
Drugs40.6433.33%
Other crime20.430.00%
Other theft10.21-85.71%
Burglary10.11-75.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.42-20.00%
Vehicle crime124.27140.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.2857.14%
Shoplifting111.1737.50%
Public order71.1775.00%
Other theft70.75-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour60.7550.00%
Burglary40.640.00%
Drugs30.430.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Possession of weapons20.21100.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences509.8247.06%
Other theft85.3460.00%
Shoplifting80.85-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.85133.33%
Vehicle crime50.7525.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.53-20.00%
Public order40.43-60.00%
Drugs30.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences348.54-15.00%
Shoplifting153.6325.00%
Public order101.6011.11%
Other theft51.07400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.5325.00%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.43-50.00%
Burglary20.32100.00%
Robbery20.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences408.640.00%
Shoplifting124.270.00%
Public order91.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.640.00%
Vehicle crime40.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Other theft10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 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 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 472 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202444
July 202440
June 202439
May 202436
April 202428
March 202449
February 202445
January 202440
December 202350
November 202334
October 202340

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202420
July 202410
June 202412
May 20242
April 202411
March 202414
February 202412
January 202411
December 20238
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20248
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 20239

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 20243
August 20242
June 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 20242
April 202413
March 20246
February 20248
January 202411
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 202411
February 20246
January 202412
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20242
January 20242

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 202410
June 20248
May 202411
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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