PO2 9DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 9DU

PO2 9DU, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.43 per 1,000 population. This PO2 9DU 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 9DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 9DU, encompassing approximately 2934 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO2 9DU area, explore the PO2 9DU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

PO2 9DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rampart Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 7
  • Farmside Gardens with total crimes: 4

PO2 9DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.4310.53%
Anti-social behaviour97.1680.00%
Other theft73.07250.00%
Public order62.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0450.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Burglary10.68-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.310.00%
Public order66.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.040.00%
Burglary41.7033.33%
Shoplifting31.36-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-50.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.36-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour56.480.00%
Shoplifting51.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.70100.00%
Other theft31.36-50.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Other crime31.020.00%
Public order21.02-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.4069.23%
Other theft67.5020.00%
Public order62.04-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.04-28.57%
Shoplifting51.7025.00%
Drugs31.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-66.67%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.43-22.22%
Public order72.3975.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.39-33.33%
Other theft52.04-16.67%
Shoplifting41.7033.33%
Vehicle crime21.36-60.00%
Burglary20.68-33.33%
Other crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.77-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour94.4328.57%
Criminal damage and arson93.0780.00%
Other theft63.070.00%
Vehicle crime52.0466.67%
Public order41.70-60.00%
Shoplifting31.360.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.8133.33%
Public order108.18900.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.4140.00%
Other theft62.3920.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.040.00%
Shoplifting31.70-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.0250.00%
Drugs31.02200.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.68-18.18%
Shoplifting76.13133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.3925.00%
Other theft51.70-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.70-61.54%
Vehicle crime21.70-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.8329.41%
Anti-social behaviour137.50160.00%
Vehicle crime94.43200.00%
Other theft73.07133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.3933.33%
Shoplifting31.36200.00%
Public order31.0250.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.6313.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.79-16.67%
Burglary41.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-40.00%
Other theft31.02-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.02200.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.97-40.00%
Other theft75.11133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.39-73.91%
Criminal damage and arson52.04-16.67%
Theft from the person21.700.00%
Public order20.68-66.67%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour238.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.840.00%
Public order62.040.00%
Other theft32.040.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 202410
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
July 202419
June 202422
May 202413
April 202413
March 202424
February 202418
January 202422
December 202317
November 202315
October 202325

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20247
February 20245
January 202413
December 20235
November 20236
October 202323

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rampart Gardens
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Farmside Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Matapan Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Hilsea Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Feltons Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. South Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Fawley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Arras Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Carronade Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Barbara Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Conan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Doyle Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 14. Portswood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Firgrove Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cambrai Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Parsons Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. De Lisle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Howard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Falkland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Phoenix Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. St Francis Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Elmwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Southwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Oldgate Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1