PO2 8RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 8RP

PO2 8RP, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.78 per 1,000 population. This PO2 8RP 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 8RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 8RP, encompassing approximately 1025 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO2 8RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victory Green with total crimes: 2
  • Range Green with total crimes: 2
  • Widley Road with total crimes: 1

PO2 8RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.780.00%
Burglary15.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.7350.00%
Vehicle crime35.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.93100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.8033.33%
Other crime23.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-66.67%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.93-62.50%
Possession of weapons12.930.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.750.00%
Burglary17.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.950.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.78300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.90-25.00%
Burglary12.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.75-20.00%
Vehicle crime23.90-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.950.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime515.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.880.00%
Robbery34.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.930.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.7366.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.8833.33%
Public order13.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson39.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.93-40.00%
Vehicle crime12.930.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.880.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20242
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Victory Green
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Range Green
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Widley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Childe Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harbour Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tipner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1