PO2 7RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 7RH

PO2 7RH, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.84 per 1,000 population. This PO2 7RH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO2 postcode area, which has experienced 377 crimes and a crime rate of 8.87 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO2 7RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 7RH, encompassing approximately 6063 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-11.63% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO2 7RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Arnaud Close with total crimes: 4
  • Carnarvon Road with total crimes: 4

PO2 7RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.84-11.63%
Public order116.2722.22%
Other theft101.810.00%
Shoplifting101.65-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson61.65-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour50.99-54.55%
Drugs40.8233.33%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4319.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.09250.00%
Shoplifting142.31366.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.31-21.43%
Other theft101.8125.00%
Public order91.65-10.00%
Vehicle crime31.4850.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Robbery30.49200.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4315.5022.86%
Anti-social behaviour147.09250.00%
Public order102.3142.86%
Other theft81.65166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.32-69.23%
Other crime30.66-25.00%
Drugs30.4950.00%
Shoplifting30.49-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.03-31.37%
Criminal damage and arson135.7744.44%
Public order72.1416.67%
Shoplifting71.150.00%
Other crime41.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.6633.33%
Other theft30.66-50.00%
Drugs20.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5116.0024.39%
Criminal damage and arson98.410.00%
Shoplifting71.4816.67%
Public order61.150.00%
Vehicle crime60.9950.00%
Other theft60.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-50.00%
Drugs30.49-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Burglary20.33-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.185.13%
Criminal damage and arson96.76-25.00%
Public order61.48-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.99100.00%
Shoplifting60.99-45.45%
Vehicle crime40.99-69.23%
Drugs40.66300.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Other theft30.49-57.14%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.99-18.75%
Vehicle crime136.43116.67%
Criminal damage and arson122.14140.00%
Shoplifting111.9822.22%
Public order91.81125.00%
Other theft71.4840.00%
Burglary31.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.16-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4815.6720.00%
Shoplifting97.92-59.09%
Drugs61.48500.00%
Vehicle crime60.99100.00%
Other theft50.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8225.00%
Public order40.82-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.660.00%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.832.56%
Shoplifting226.60120.00%
Public order123.6333.33%
Other theft41.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.66-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.49-50.00%
Burglary30.49200.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.69-23.53%
Shoplifting106.43-28.57%
Public order91.65-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour61.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.99-28.57%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Robbery20.33100.00%
Other theft20.33100.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5118.3127.50%
Public order168.4177.78%
Shoplifting142.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.310.00%
Vehicle crime71.3216.67%
Other crime41.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Burglary20.33-66.67%
Drugs10.33-83.33%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Other theft10.16-75.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.65-34.43%
Shoplifting146.607.69%
Anti-social behaviour92.31-35.71%
Public order91.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.4814.29%
Drugs61.320.00%
Burglary60.99200.00%
Vehicle crime60.99200.00%
Other theft40.99-20.00%
Robbery20.66-33.33%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6119.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour1410.060.00%
Shoplifting132.310.00%
Public order92.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.480.00%
Other theft51.150.00%
Robbery30.820.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 202410
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 20234
November 202312
October 20239
September 202316
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 569 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202438
June 202443
May 202443
April 202435
March 202451
February 202441
January 202439
December 202348
November 202340
October 202339
September 202351
August 202340
July 202361

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 202413
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202411
May 202414
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233
August 20239
July 202314

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20236

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244
April 202413
March 20249
February 20249
January 202412
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20238
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202414
May 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 202411
December 20239
November 202322
October 202310
September 202314
August 202314
July 202313

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Arnaud Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
  • 3. Carnarvon Road
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bettesworth Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 5. Little George Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Belmore Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Seymour Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Stirling Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pink Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hampshire Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Durban Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Westminster Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mayo Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Dumbarton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Hanway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Balliol Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Toronto Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Manor Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Avondale Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Daulston Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Ewart Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Duke Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Northbrook Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Cressy Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Washington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Wymering Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Malta Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1