PERCIVAL ROAD, PO2 7RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 7RX

PERCIVAL ROAD, PO2 7RX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.18 per 1,000 population. This PO2 7RX 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 7RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 7RX, encompassing approximately 5379 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

PO2 7RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Harcourt Road with total crimes: 5
  • Whitworth Road with total crimes: 3

PERCIVAL ROAD, PO2 7RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.18-5.00%
Shoplifting73.5316.67%
Public order41.30-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7450.00%
Other theft30.5650.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.11-13.04%
Public order103.7266.67%
Shoplifting61.86200.00%
Other crime31.12200.00%
Other theft20.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-60.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.67-8.00%
Public order64.28-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.1225.00%
Other theft40.93100.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Shoplifting20.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.4813.64%
Public order74.65133.33%
Shoplifting61.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7450.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.1829.41%
Shoplifting64.09-79.31%
Anti-social behaviour41.12100.00%
Other theft30.74-25.00%
Public order30.56-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-66.67%
Other crime20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2913.57314.29%
Violence and sexual offences175.39-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson63.160.00%
Public order51.1266.67%
Vehicle crime40.93-42.86%
Other theft40.7433.33%
Other crime30.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Drugs20.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.2222.73%
Vehicle crime75.02133.33%
Shoplifting71.30-12.50%
Drugs41.3033.33%
Other theft30.74200.00%
Public order30.5650.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.920.00%
Shoplifting84.09-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour41.49-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.74-57.14%
Drugs30.56200.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Public order20.37-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-75.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.71-4.35%
Shoplifting94.0928.57%
Anti-social behaviour71.67133.33%
Vehicle crime71.30250.00%
Public order51.30-28.57%
Other theft40.93100.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.67109.09%
Public order74.2816.67%
Shoplifting71.30-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-25.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Other theft20.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.25-45.00%
Shoplifting112.0410.00%
Public order62.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.12100.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.30-16.67%
Shoplifting103.7211.11%
Public order61.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.120.00%
Drugs30.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-85.71%
Other crime10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.040.00%
Shoplifting94.460.00%
Vehicle crime71.670.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 202423
June 202425
May 202422
April 202417
March 202427
February 202422
January 202422
December 202323
November 202311
October 202320
September 202324

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 202429
March 20247
February 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Public order1
  • 2. Harcourt Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Whitworth Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Northgate Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Durban Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westbourne Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Paulsgrove Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. New Road East
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dover Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Collis Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Kendal Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bosham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Preston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bedhampton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Jersey Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Carnarvon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Aylesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stapleton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Eastbourne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1