ST MARKS ROAD, PO2 8HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 8HT

ST MARKS ROAD, PO2 8HT, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.46 per 1,000 population. This PO2 8HT 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 8HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 8HT, encompassing approximately 7702 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO2 8HT Crime Hotspots

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

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

ST MARKS ROAD, PO2 8HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.4620.00%
Shoplifting164.67-5.88%
Public order82.08100.00%
Vehicle crime71.04-22.22%
Other theft60.910.00%
Bicycle theft60.78500.00%
Drugs60.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-40.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.07-18.92%
Shoplifting173.8988.89%
Vehicle crime92.2112.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.17-20.00%
Other theft61.0420.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.78-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.65300.00%
Public order40.52-60.00%
Drugs30.5250.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-66.67%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.0715.62%
Public order104.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.30150.00%
Shoplifting91.30-25.00%
Vehicle crime81.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.04200.00%
Other theft50.78-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Drugs20.39-50.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.17-3.03%
Shoplifting124.1520.00%
Public order101.5642.86%
Vehicle crime81.3060.00%
Other theft61.0420.00%
Drugs40.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.52-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.520.00%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-66.67%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.306.45%
Shoplifting104.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.30-18.18%
Public order71.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9120.00%
Other theft50.780.00%
Drugs50.6525.00%
Vehicle crime50.65-44.44%
Burglary30.65-62.50%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.63-16.22%
Shoplifting204.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.6083.33%
Vehicle crime91.430.00%
Burglary81.17700.00%
Public order71.04-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson50.910.00%
Other theft50.65400.00%
Drugs40.6533.33%
Possession of weapons20.52-33.33%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.37-22.92%
Shoplifting204.80100.00%
Public order132.60333.33%
Vehicle crime91.69125.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.78-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Drugs30.39-25.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4811.1771.43%
Shoplifting106.23-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson71.3040.00%
Drugs40.9133.33%
Vehicle crime40.52-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.52-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.39200.00%
Public order30.39-66.67%
Robbery20.390.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.13-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.39-28.21%
Shoplifting133.6430.00%
Public order91.69-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.17250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.65-28.57%
Other theft40.65-55.56%
Drugs30.52-50.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.2018.18%
Criminal damage and arson105.0666.67%
Public order101.3066.67%
Shoplifting101.30-47.37%
Other theft91.30125.00%
Vehicle crime71.1775.00%
Drugs60.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.04-10.81%
Shoplifting194.2858.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.47-14.29%
Public order60.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime40.78-55.56%
Drugs40.52100.00%
Other theft40.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.52-57.14%
Burglary30.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.98-11.90%
Shoplifting124.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime91.5612.50%
Public order81.17-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.910.00%
Burglary60.9120.00%
Bicycle theft40.7833.33%
Drugs20.520.00%
Robbery20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons20.26100.00%
Other theft20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences4213.890.00%
Shoplifting185.450.00%
Public order112.340.00%
Vehicle crime81.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.910.00%
Burglary50.910.00%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 202413
February 20243
January 20249
December 202310
November 20236
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 463 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202430
July 202437
June 202432
May 202433
April 202431
March 202437
February 202448
January 202428
December 202339
November 202333
October 202337
September 202342

A total of 186 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 20249
June 202412
May 202410
April 202420
March 202420
February 202410
January 202413
December 202310
November 202319
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 202310
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202410
June 20244
May 20249
April 202411
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 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 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Stamshaw Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Strode Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Angerstein Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Whale Island Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Lower Derby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Heathfield Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 13. Ashling Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Twyford Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Wilson Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Knox Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. A2047
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Garfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Gladys Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Munster Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Connaught Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Penrose Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Island View Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ranelagh Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Meyrick Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Grange Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Pitcroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. St Marks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1