STAMSHAW ROAD, PO2 8LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 8LT

STAMSHAW ROAD, PO2 8LT, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.43 per 1,000 population. This PO2 8LT 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 8LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 8LT, encompassing approximately 8207 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-12.82% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

PO2 8LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Meyrick Road with total crimes: 7

STAMSHAW ROAD, PO2 8LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.43-12.82%
Shoplifting174.1488.89%
Anti-social behaviour102.07-16.67%
Vehicle crime91.220.00%
Other theft71.1016.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.850.00%
Public order50.73-50.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Possession of weapons30.37200.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.24-33.33%
Robbery20.24100.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.3114.71%
Anti-social behaviour124.75100.00%
Public order101.460.00%
Shoplifting91.22-25.00%
Vehicle crime91.1012.50%
Other theft61.10-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.73200.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Drugs30.37-25.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.12-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.33-5.56%
Shoplifting124.1420.00%
Public order101.4642.86%
Vehicle crime81.2260.00%
Other theft70.9740.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.85-40.00%
Drugs40.73-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.490.00%
Bicycle theft30.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-71.43%
Robbery20.24100.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.12-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.339.09%
Shoplifting104.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.22-23.08%
Public order71.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8540.00%
Other theft50.85-16.67%
Drugs50.6125.00%
Vehicle crime50.61-44.44%
Burglary30.61-62.50%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.52-17.50%
Shoplifting204.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.44116.67%
Vehicle crime91.58-10.00%
Burglary81.10700.00%
Public order70.97-46.15%
Other theft60.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.73-16.67%
Drugs40.6133.33%
Possession of weapons30.490.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.28-23.08%
Shoplifting204.87100.00%
Public order132.44225.00%
Vehicle crime101.58150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.73100.00%
Possession of weapons30.730.00%
Drugs30.37-25.00%
Other theft20.37100.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5211.3367.74%
Shoplifting106.34-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson81.2260.00%
Drugs40.9733.33%
Vehicle crime40.49-33.33%
Public order40.49-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour30.49-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.37200.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.12-75.00%
Burglary10.12-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.48-22.50%
Shoplifting133.7830.00%
Public order111.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.34133.33%
Vehicle crime60.85-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.73-50.00%
Other theft40.61-55.56%
Drugs30.49-57.14%
Other crime20.370.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.945.26%
Public order114.8757.14%
Criminal damage and arson101.3425.00%
Shoplifting101.22-47.37%
Other theft91.22125.00%
Drugs71.1075.00%
Vehicle crime70.8575.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.452.70%
Shoplifting194.6358.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.310.00%
Public order70.97-22.22%
Vehicle crime40.85-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour40.49-55.56%
Drugs40.49100.00%
Other theft40.49100.00%
Burglary30.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-75.00%

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 offences3712.55-17.78%
Shoplifting124.51-36.84%
Public order91.46-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour91.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime91.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.100.00%
Burglary60.970.00%
Bicycle theft40.7333.33%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons20.24100.00%
Other theft20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4514.62-4.26%
Shoplifting195.4818.75%
Anti-social behaviour122.3150.00%
Public order111.46-8.33%
Vehicle crime91.3412.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.100.00%
Burglary60.97200.00%
Bicycle theft30.7350.00%
Other theft20.37-71.43%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.380.00%
Shoplifting165.730.00%
Public order121.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.460.00%
Vehicle crime80.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.970.00%
Other theft70.970.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Robbery20.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 202410
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20239
September 20239
August 20238

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202412
June 20246
May 202410
April 202413
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239
September 202312
August 20238

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236
August 20232

A total of 187 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20249
June 202412
May 202410
April 202420
March 202420
February 202410
January 202413
December 202310
November 202319
October 202312
September 202319
August 202316

A total of 506 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 202439
June 202434
May 202436
April 202433
March 202440
February 202452
January 202431
December 202340
November 202338
October 202337
September 202345
August 202347

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20237

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 20238
September 20238
August 20238

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 202413
February 20244
January 202411
December 202311
November 20237
October 20239
September 202311
August 202312

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 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
August 20232

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Meyrick Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 4. Heathfield Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mills Road
    Total5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Havant Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Connaught Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Simpson Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. St Marks Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Kingston Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Gamble Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Munster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Twyford Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stamshaw Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Angerstein Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. A2047
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Ashling Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Bevis Road North
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Garfield Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Emsworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. London Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Strode Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Smeaton Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Lower Derby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Grange Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Weymouth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Croft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1