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

Overview of Crime in PO2 8LW

STAMSHAW ROAD, PO2 8LW, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.81 per 1,000 population. This PO2 8LW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO2 postcode area, which has experienced 377 crimes and a crime rate of 8.87 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO2 8LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 8LW, encompassing approximately 8957 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO2 8LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thurbern Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Connaught Road with total crimes: 6

STAMSHAW ROAD, PO2 8LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences387.8118.75%
Public order94.24125.00%
Other theft51.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.5625.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.5633.33%
Vehicle crime30.45-57.14%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-80.00%
Shoplifting10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.70-5.88%
Vehicle crime73.5740.00%
Other theft50.7825.00%
Possession of weapons50.560.00%
Public order40.56-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour40.45-42.86%
Drugs30.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.33-25.00%
Burglary20.33-50.00%
Shoplifting20.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences348.7113.33%
Public order93.8080.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.00250.00%
Vehicle crime50.780.00%
Burglary40.56-20.00%
Drugs40.450.00%
Shoplifting40.45100.00%
Other theft40.45-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.4533.33%
Robbery10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences307.15-18.92%
Burglary53.3566.67%
Other theft50.560.00%
Vehicle crime50.56-16.67%
Public order50.56-58.33%
Drugs40.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-50.00%
Shoplifting20.33-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences378.71-13.95%
Public order124.13140.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.34-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.6720.00%
Shoplifting50.6766.67%
Burglary30.56200.00%
Drugs20.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.22-50.00%
Theft from the person20.22100.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences439.4926.47%
Criminal damage and arson74.8075.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.780.00%
Public order50.67-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.56-28.57%
Other theft40.5633.33%
Possession of weapons40.45300.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Shoplifting30.33-57.14%
Robbery20.33-33.33%
Burglary10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences348.60-5.56%
Public order73.8016.67%
Vehicle crime70.7875.00%
Shoplifting70.78250.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.67-50.00%
Other theft30.45-40.00%
Drugs30.33-40.00%
Robbery30.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences367.9316.13%
Criminal damage and arson84.0233.33%
Public order60.89100.00%
Other theft50.6766.67%
Drugs50.5666.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.560.00%
Vehicle crime40.4533.33%
Shoplifting20.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.37-3.12%
Shoplifting63.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.67-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour40.67-20.00%
Drugs30.4550.00%
Public order30.33-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.33-50.00%
Other theft30.330.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Theft from the person20.22100.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-75.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences328.933.23%
Public order113.5710.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.230.00%
Vehicle crime60.78-33.33%
Shoplifting60.67-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.67-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.56300.00%
Other theft30.45-25.00%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.11-75.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.60-22.50%
Public order103.4625.00%
Shoplifting101.12150.00%
Vehicle crime91.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0075.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.78-14.29%
Burglary40.67100.00%
Other theft40.45-55.56%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences409.6014.29%
Other theft94.47-10.00%
Public order81.00-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.89-46.15%
Vehicle crime60.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.67-33.33%
Shoplifting40.45-73.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Burglary20.220.00%
Drugs20.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.830.00%
Shoplifting153.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.670.00%
Public order101.450.00%
Other theft101.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.120.00%
Drugs60.670.00%
Robbery40.670.00%
Possession of weapons30.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Burglary20.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20249
April 20245
March 202412
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 202311
September 202310
August 20238
July 202310

A total of 453 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202438
June 202432
May 202434
April 202430
March 202437
February 202443
January 202434
December 202336
November 202331
October 202332
September 202331
August 202340
July 202335

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20239
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 202310
August 20234
July 202315

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236
August 20237
July 202313

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
August 20231

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Thurbern Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Connaught Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Strode Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. St Marks Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Gladys Avenue
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Munster Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Walker Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Nelson Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Twyford Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Newcomen Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wilson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Meyrick Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Weymouth Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wadham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. King Edward'S Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Winstanley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Widley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Jervis Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Tipner Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Ranelagh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Simpson Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Pitcroft Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Stamshaw Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Angerstein Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1