PITCROFT ROAD, PO2 8BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 8BE

PITCROFT ROAD, PO2 8BE, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.09 per 1,000 population. This PO2 8BE 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 8BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 8BE, encompassing approximately 7398 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO2 8BE area, explore the PO2 8BE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PO2 8BE area, visit the PO2 8BE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)

PO2 8BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

PITCROFT ROAD, PO2 8BE 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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.0910.53%
Shoplifting185.680.00%
Public order112.4357.14%
Anti-social behaviour101.490.00%
Drugs71.35133.33%
Vehicle crime70.95-22.22%
Bicycle theft60.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.81-16.67%
Other theft50.68-28.57%
Burglary40.68300.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.87-17.39%
Shoplifting185.14125.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.43-44.44%
Vehicle crime91.3528.57%
Other theft71.22-12.50%
Public order70.95-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.95-25.00%
Drugs30.81-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.410.00%
Robbery30.41200.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-33.33%
Burglary10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4615.5421.05%
Anti-social behaviour186.22157.14%
Public order102.43-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.35100.00%
Other theft81.0814.29%
Shoplifting81.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime71.080.00%
Drugs40.9533.33%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.25-25.49%
Public order125.1420.00%
Shoplifting121.6233.33%
Other theft71.6240.00%
Vehicle crime70.9516.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.95-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-50.00%
Drugs30.54-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.41200.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Robbery20.27100.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

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 offences5115.4113.33%
Anti-social behaviour126.89-14.29%
Public order101.6242.86%
Shoplifting91.35-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2214.29%
Vehicle crime61.08-25.00%
Other theft50.81-37.50%
Burglary40.68-42.86%
Drugs40.5433.33%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4516.90-8.16%
Shoplifting206.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.7075.00%
Vehicle crime81.89-33.33%
Other theft81.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.08-12.50%
Burglary70.95600.00%
Public order70.95-53.33%
Drugs30.95-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4917.57-14.04%
Shoplifting206.62100.00%
Public order152.70200.00%
Vehicle crime122.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.6214.29%
Anti-social behaviour81.08166.67%
Drugs41.0833.33%
Other theft40.54100.00%
Possession of weapons30.5450.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5713.5226.67%
Shoplifting107.70-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson71.3516.67%
Vehicle crime60.95-33.33%
Public order50.81-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-66.67%
Drugs30.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.27100.00%
Other theft20.27-71.43%
Burglary20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.14-18.18%
Shoplifting136.0818.18%
Public order121.7620.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.6250.00%
Vehicle crime91.220.00%
Other theft71.22-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson60.95-33.33%
Drugs30.81-57.14%
Other crime20.410.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5516.0910.00%
Other theft117.43175.00%
Shoplifting111.49-42.11%
Public order101.4942.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.35-10.00%
Vehicle crime91.2212.50%
Drugs71.2275.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5015.5419.05%
Shoplifting196.7658.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.5725.00%
Vehicle crime81.35-20.00%
Public order71.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.95-40.00%
Drugs40.81300.00%
Other theft40.54100.00%
Burglary30.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.460.00%
Shoplifting125.680.00%
Vehicle crime101.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.350.00%
Public order71.080.00%
Burglary60.950.00%
Bicycle theft40.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Other theft20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 558 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202438
July 202446
June 202438
May 202451
April 202445
March 202449
February 202457
January 202445
December 202355
November 202350
October 202342

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249
April 202420
March 202420
February 202410
January 202413
December 202311
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 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 20247
December 202311
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20248
March 202412
February 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410
April 20247
March 202415
February 20245
January 202412
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202418
June 20247
May 202412
April 202414
March 20248
February 20243
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
October 20231

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total11
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Whale Island Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 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. Twyford Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Knox Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. A2047
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Garfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Drayton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 24. Connaught Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Penrose Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Dumbarton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Ranelagh Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Meyrick Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Grange Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Pitcroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1