WHALE ISLAND WAY, PO2 8EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 8EW

WHALE ISLAND WAY, PO2 8EW, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.44 per 1,000 population. This PO2 8EW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO2 postcode area, which has experienced 352 crimes and a crime rate of 8.28 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO2 8EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 8EW, encompassing approximately 3091 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PO2 8EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meyrick Road with total crimes: 7
  • Mills Road with total crimes: 5
  • Simpson Road with total crimes: 3

WHALE ISLAND WAY, PO2 8EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences87.44-11.11%
Public order32.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

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 offences96.15-25.00%
Public order42.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

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 offences127.440.00%
Other theft23.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.88100.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.50-11.11%
Drugs22.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.32-83.33%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

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 offences97.12-50.00%
Public order62.91500.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.0380.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.820.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.79-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.230.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-80.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

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 offences148.7375.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.53150.00%
Vehicle crime41.62300.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Drugs20.650.00%

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 offences85.5014.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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 offences77.12-12.50%
Public order32.260.00%
Possession of weapons30.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences85.500.00%
Public order32.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 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 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 202412
April 20248
March 20249
February 202418
January 202410
December 202314
November 20238
October 20237
September 20238

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 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Meyrick Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Mills Road
    Total5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Simpson Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. St Marks Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Smeaton Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Island View Terrace
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Lower Derby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Other crime1