NEW ROAD, PO2 7RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 7RJ

NEW ROAD, PO2 7RJ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.88 per 1,000 population. This PO2 7RJ 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 7RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 7RJ, encompassing approximately 6676 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

PO2 7RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bettesworth Road with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

NEW ROAD, PO2 7RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.88-33.33%
Shoplifting244.1920.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.5940.00%
Vehicle crime51.05150.00%
Public order40.75-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.60-33.33%
Other theft40.60300.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons20.30-33.33%
Burglary20.30-33.33%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.6810.53%
Shoplifting206.29100.00%
Public order123.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.900.00%
Possession of weapons30.75200.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.15-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.832.70%
Shoplifting105.69-28.57%
Other theft71.5075.00%
Public order61.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.90-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour40.75-50.00%
Drugs30.6050.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Robbery10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.4848.00%
Shoplifting145.54366.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.10166.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.200.00%
Public order61.20-33.33%
Other theft40.90-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Drugs20.45-33.33%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.144.17%
Public order93.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.3560.00%
Other theft51.2066.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-66.67%
Drugs30.45200.00%
Vehicle crime30.45200.00%
Shoplifting30.45-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.99-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson93.5980.00%
Shoplifting71.350.00%
Public order61.05-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour50.90150.00%
Other theft30.75-57.14%
Other crime30.4550.00%
Drugs10.45-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.0314.71%
Vehicle crime85.84166.67%
Other theft71.20600.00%
Public order71.0540.00%
Shoplifting71.0516.67%
Drugs61.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.90-16.67%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.30-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.63-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour75.09133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.05-40.00%
Shoplifting60.90-45.45%
Public order50.900.00%
Drugs40.75300.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-76.92%
Other theft10.45-83.33%
Burglary10.15-66.67%
Other crime10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.93-5.41%
Vehicle crime135.24225.00%
Shoplifting111.9522.22%
Criminal damage and arson101.6566.67%
Other theft61.50100.00%
Public order50.900.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.45200.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.3812.12%
Shoplifting95.54-59.09%
Drugs61.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.90100.00%
Public order50.90-64.29%
Vehicle crime40.75100.00%
Other theft30.60-25.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.15-75.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.33-2.94%
Shoplifting224.94120.00%
Public order143.3040.00%
Other theft42.10100.00%
Burglary40.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-50.00%
Robbery20.30100.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.23-20.93%
Public order105.09-23.08%
Shoplifting101.50-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson61.500.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.6033.33%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other theft20.30100.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.230.00%
Shoplifting146.440.00%
Public order132.100.00%
Vehicle crime71.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Other theft10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 449 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202442
July 202438
June 202437
May 202425
April 202424
March 202439
February 202434
January 202435
December 202337
November 202333
October 202334
September 202343

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 202314
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20249
March 20245
February 20246
January 202410
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
July 202410
June 202414
May 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 202411
December 20239
November 202322
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20248
February 20243
January 202413
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
October 20232

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 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
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bettesworth Road
    Total20
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Harcourt Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Manor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Cranleigh Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Durban Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pink Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Shearer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wymering Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Preston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Jersey Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Carnarvon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Aylesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Langley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Binsteed Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Kingston Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Belmore Close
    Total1
    Other theft1