CROFT ROAD, PO2 8AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 8AX

CROFT ROAD, PO2 8AX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.92 per 1,000 population. This PO2 8AX 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 8AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 8AX, encompassing approximately 8115 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO2 8AX area, explore the PO2 8AX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)

PO2 8AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

CROFT ROAD, PO2 8AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.927.69%
Shoplifting165.18-5.88%
Public order111.9757.14%
Anti-social behaviour101.360.00%
Vehicle crime71.23-22.22%
Drugs60.8650.00%
Other theft50.74-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.62-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.49100.00%
Burglary40.49300.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.92-9.30%
Shoplifting174.81112.50%
Anti-social behaviour102.09-37.50%
Vehicle crime91.2312.50%
Other theft71.11-12.50%
Public order70.86-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.86-12.50%
Possession of weapons40.860.00%
Drugs40.490.00%
Robbery30.49200.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.25-33.33%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4313.9219.44%
Anti-social behaviour165.30166.67%
Public order121.9720.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.4860.00%
Other theft80.9914.29%
Shoplifting80.99-27.27%
Vehicle crime80.9914.29%
Drugs40.99100.00%
Bicycle theft30.4950.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.21-29.41%
Shoplifting114.4483.33%
Public order101.3611.11%
Other theft71.2340.00%
Vehicle crime70.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.74-37.50%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.25100.00%
Drugs20.25-50.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5113.4313.33%
Anti-social behaviour126.28-14.29%
Public order91.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1114.29%
Vehicle crime70.99-12.50%
Shoplifting60.86-68.42%
Other theft50.74-37.50%
Burglary40.62-33.33%
Drugs40.4933.33%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.030.00%
Shoplifting195.5426.67%
Anti-social behaviour142.3475.00%
Vehicle crime81.73-33.33%
Other theft80.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.990.00%
Public order60.86-57.14%
Burglary60.74500.00%
Drugs30.74-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%
Other crime10.12-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4514.54-15.09%
Shoplifting155.5487.50%
Public order141.85180.00%
Vehicle crime121.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.48166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.990.00%
Drugs40.8633.33%
Other theft40.49100.00%
Possession of weapons30.4950.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.12-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5311.5810.42%
Shoplifting86.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9916.67%
Vehicle crime60.86-25.00%
Public order50.74-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour30.62-66.67%
Drugs30.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.25100.00%
Other theft20.25-66.67%
Burglary20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4813.430.00%
Public order135.9130.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.6050.00%
Vehicle crime81.11-11.11%
Shoplifting80.99-27.27%
Other theft60.99-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson60.74-25.00%
Drugs30.74-50.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4813.556.67%
Other theft115.91175.00%
Shoplifting111.36-31.25%
Public order101.3642.86%
Vehicle crime91.2312.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.11-20.00%
Drugs60.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.0612.50%
Shoplifting165.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.9742.86%
Vehicle crime81.23-27.27%
Public order70.9940.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.86-40.00%
Drugs40.74300.00%
Other theft40.49100.00%
Burglary30.49-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4012.080.00%
Vehicle crime114.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.360.00%
Shoplifting81.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.990.00%
Burglary60.860.00%
Public order50.740.00%
Bicycle theft40.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Other theft20.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 535 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202439
July 202443
June 202436
May 202451
April 202445
March 202445
February 202453
January 202448
December 202348
November 202345
October 202340

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 202311
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 202412
February 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202412
June 202410
May 20249
April 20246
March 202414
February 20245
January 202413
December 202310
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 202419
March 202415
February 20248
January 20248
December 202311
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202416
June 20246
May 202412
April 202414
March 20248
February 20243
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO2 8AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Lomond Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Stamshaw Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Derby Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Mills Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Kingston Crescent
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Flying Bull Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Emsworth Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Angerstein Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Stirling Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Lower Derby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Heathfield Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 15. Ashling Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nessus Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 17. Kilpatrick Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Knox Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. A2047
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Garfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Drayton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 23. Connaught Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dumbarton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Ranelagh Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Meyrick Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Grange Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Pitcroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. St Marks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1