PO2 7SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 7SP

PO2 7SP, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.86 per 1,000 population. This PO2 7SP 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 7SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 7SP, encompassing approximately 1463 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO2 7SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Grafton Street with total crimes: 8

PO2 7SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.8620.00%
Shoplifting1112.3083.33%
Other theft57.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.42300.00%
Drugs32.730.00%
Public order32.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.050.00%
Bicycle theft22.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Robbery10.68-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.66-48.28%
Shoplifting610.25-45.45%
Other theft54.1066.67%
Public order33.42-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.05-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.05200.00%
Robbery22.050.00%
Other crime11.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2949.2120.83%
Shoplifting1119.821000.00%
Public order77.5275.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.78150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.42-20.00%
Burglary32.730.00%
Other theft32.05-40.00%
Possession of weapons22.050.00%
Robbery21.370.00%
Other crime21.37-50.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2432.1214.29%
Anti-social behaviour516.40400.00%
Other theft53.42-37.50%
Public order43.42-42.86%
Other crime42.73300.00%
Drugs22.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%
Shoplifting11.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2132.1290.91%
Other theft814.350.00%
Public order75.47600.00%
Drugs24.78-33.33%
Burglary21.370.00%
Robbery21.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.87-26.67%
Other theft87.5260.00%
Vehicle crime45.47300.00%
Drugs32.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05100.00%
Public order11.37-66.67%
Shoplifting10.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.19-6.25%
Other theft510.25-28.57%
Public order33.420.00%
Shoplifting22.050.00%
Other crime21.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-50.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.24-23.81%
Other theft710.94-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.7833.33%
Public order32.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.37-66.67%
Other crime10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2132.81110.00%
Other theft914.3550.00%
Drugs66.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.1050.00%
Vehicle crime32.0550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.77-28.57%
Other theft66.83100.00%
Vehicle crime24.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Bicycle theft11.370.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.50-17.65%
Vehicle crime49.57100.00%
Other theft32.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.05-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37100.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Public order10.68-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.620.00%
Other theft42.730.00%
Public order32.730.00%
Vehicle crime22.050.00%
Bicycle theft11.370.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202411
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 20232

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 202429
June 202424
May 202421
April 202411
March 202415
February 202416
January 202421
December 202310
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 2. Mill Lane
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Grafton Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Cairo Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Estella Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Havisham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. All Saint'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Steerforth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Baythorn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Spenlow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Mile End Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Centaur Street
    Total1
    Robbery1