LONDON ROAD, PO2 9DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 9DJ

LONDON ROAD, PO2 9DJ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.87 per 1,000 population. This PO2 9DJ 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 9DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 9DJ, encompassing approximately 9695 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (77.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO2 9DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thurbern Road with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

LONDON ROAD, PO2 9DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences398.8777.27%
Shoplifting114.020.00%
Public order91.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.62-45.45%
Other theft30.62-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.31200.00%
Drugs30.31200.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-66.67%
Burglary20.21100.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.43-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour112.27175.00%
Shoplifting111.13450.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1350.00%
Vehicle crime60.6220.00%
Other theft50.62-16.67%
Public order30.52-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.31100.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences367.2224.14%
Public order103.7142.86%
Other theft61.030.00%
Vehicle crime50.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.410.00%
Shoplifting20.41-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In June 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 offences297.017.41%
Public order72.99-22.22%
Other theft60.7250.00%
Drugs50.6266.67%
Vehicle crime50.52-16.67%
Shoplifting50.52-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.52-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-57.14%
Burglary20.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.63-18.18%
Public order92.7812.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.93133.33%
Anti-social behaviour70.720.00%
Vehicle crime60.72-14.29%
Shoplifting60.62-50.00%
Other theft40.62-33.33%
Burglary30.41-57.14%
Drugs30.31200.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.08-8.33%
Shoplifting123.400.00%
Public order81.2414.29%
Vehicle crime70.8316.67%
Burglary70.72250.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.7275.00%
Other theft60.72500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.31100.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences368.8720.00%
Shoplifting123.71140.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2414.29%
Public order70.8340.00%
Vehicle crime60.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.620.00%
Drugs30.41-25.00%
Burglary20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons20.21100.00%
Theft from the person20.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Other theft10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences306.5020.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.09133.33%
Public order50.720.00%
Shoplifting50.52-50.00%
Drugs40.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-40.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.10-75.00%
Burglary10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.39-13.79%
Shoplifting102.58233.33%
Vehicle crime51.03-16.67%
Public order50.52-50.00%
Other theft40.52-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-57.14%
Drugs20.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Burglary10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.01-3.33%
Public order102.9942.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.0375.00%
Vehicle crime60.72200.00%
Other theft60.62100.00%
Drugs40.62300.00%
Shoplifting30.41-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences306.8111.11%
Shoplifting113.0910.00%
Public order71.13-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.72-33.33%
Other theft30.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-66.67%
Theft from the person20.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.21-33.33%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.10-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.530.00%
Shoplifting102.780.00%
Public order81.030.00%
Vehicle crime60.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.620.00%
Other theft30.410.00%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 202410
June 20247
May 20249
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202422
July 202436
June 202429
May 202427
April 202433
March 202436
February 202430
January 202425
December 202329
November 202330
October 202327

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 202412
March 202412
February 20245
January 202410
December 20233
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO2 9DJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Thurbern Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Stamshaw Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Derby Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Emsworth Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Angerstein Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Inhurst Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Heathfield Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 11. Ashling Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kirby Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Mayfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Twyford Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. A2047
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Crofton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Randolph Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wadham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Shadwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nelson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Gladys Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Munster Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Connaught Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Penrose Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Grange Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Pitcroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. St Marks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Montague Road
    Total1
    Burglary1