ISLAND VIEW TERRACE, PO2 8EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 8EP

ISLAND VIEW TERRACE, PO2 8EP, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.49 per 1,000 population. This PO2 8EP 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 8EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 8EP, encompassing approximately 2938 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO2 8EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mills Road with total crimes: 6
  • Whale Island Way with total crimes: 3
  • Lower Derby Road with total crimes: 3

ISLAND VIEW TERRACE, PO2 8EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4937.50%
Vehicle crime33.7450.00%
Drugs31.02200.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.83-11.11%
Public order32.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.13-25.00%
Public order43.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.490.00%
Other theft24.080.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.1571.43%
Other theft24.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.10-22.22%
Drugs22.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.49-43.75%
Public order63.06500.00%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.5377.78%
Anti-social behaviour25.450.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.81-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour23.060.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-80.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.8575.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.76150.00%
Vehicle crime31.70200.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Drugs20.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7914.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.150.00%
Public order32.380.00%
Possession of weapons31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 202412
April 20247
March 20249
February 202416
January 20249
December 202314
November 20238
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mills Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Whale Island Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Lower Derby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Wilson Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Knox Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Island View Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ranelagh Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Meyrick Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. St Marks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1