WILSON ROAD, PO2 8LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 8LF

WILSON ROAD, PO2 8LF, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.35 per 1,000 population. This PO2 8LF 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 8LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 8LF, encompassing approximately 7239 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-35.48% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO2 8LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meyrick Road with total crimes: 7
  • Childe Square with total crimes: 4
  • Connaught Road with total crimes: 3

WILSON ROAD, PO2 8LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.35-35.48%
Vehicle crime62.76200.00%
Public order50.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6925.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.690.00%
Shoplifting20.41100.00%
Other theft20.28100.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.1829.17%
Public order54.28150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.5550.00%
Other crime30.41200.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Other theft10.14-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.05-17.24%
Vehicle crime63.32200.00%
Possession of weapons40.830.00%
Other theft40.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.55100.00%
Drugs20.55-33.33%
Public order20.28-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.28-33.33%
Shoplifting10.28-75.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.43107.14%
Public order74.01250.00%
Burglary40.97100.00%
Shoplifting40.55300.00%
Other theft40.55300.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.83-54.84%
Vehicle crime41.9333.33%
Drugs30.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.410.00%
Public order20.41-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-33.33%
Burglary20.28100.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.14-80.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.7414.81%
Public order74.28133.33%
Shoplifting50.97150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-25.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.0117.39%
Anti-social behaviour53.73-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.6966.67%
Vehicle crime40.69-55.56%
Public order30.55-40.00%
Other theft30.4150.00%
Possession of weapons30.41200.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Shoplifting20.28-60.00%
Robbery20.28-33.33%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.70-20.69%
Vehicle crime93.18350.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.2475.00%
Public order50.9725.00%
Shoplifting50.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-40.00%
Drugs30.4150.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.7781.25%
Criminal damage and arson54.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.69-20.00%
Public order40.55100.00%
Other theft30.550.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.53-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour52.2125.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.6950.00%
Shoplifting30.41-25.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Public order20.28-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.018.33%
Public order83.5960.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.110.00%
Shoplifting40.69-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.550.00%
Possession of weapons30.55200.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Other theft10.14-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.150.00%
Shoplifting73.320.00%
Vehicle crime60.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.830.00%
Public order50.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.690.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202431
June 202424
May 202429
April 202414
March 202431
February 202427
January 202423
December 202329
November 202316
October 202326
September 202324

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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
April 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Meyrick Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Childe Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Connaught Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Harbour Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St Marks Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Nelson Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Twyford Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. North End Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Stamshaw Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Angerstein Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. King Edward'S Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. London Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Strode Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Widley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Jervis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Smeaton Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Somerville Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hilldowns Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Island View Terrace
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Lower Derby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Grange Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Weymouth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1