PO2 9JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 9JX

PO2 9JX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.98 per 1,000 population. This PO2 9JX 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 9JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 9JX, encompassing approximately 6628 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO2 9JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kearsney Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Inhurst Road with total crimes: 3
  • St Chads Avenue with total crimes: 3

PO2 9JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.98100.00%
Public order23.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.30100.00%
Other theft20.30-33.33%
Shoplifting20.30100.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.7710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.660.00%
Other theft30.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.4550.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Public order10.15-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.15-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.77-16.67%
Public order81.5133.33%
Shoplifting31.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.38-7.69%
Public order61.81500.00%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-83.33%
Burglary10.15-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.53-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-25.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.30-71.43%
Public order10.30-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-66.67%
Other theft10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.94-16.67%
Shoplifting73.020.00%
Public order51.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.7333.33%
Public order53.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75300.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences184.0712.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.7250.00%
Public order20.45-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.9860.00%
Public order52.410.00%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.30100.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%
Robbery10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.6225.00%
Vehicle crime51.51150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Other theft30.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.72-50.00%
Other theft31.2150.00%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.680.00%
Public order42.410.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20248
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
October 20234

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
July 202410
June 202412
May 202413
April 202420
March 202424
February 202418
January 202416
December 202310
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20247
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 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
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kearsney Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Inhurst Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. St Chads Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Magdalen Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Doyle Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Gatcombe Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Amberley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Madeira Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Mayfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Doyle Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Northern Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kipling Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Merrivale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Randolph Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wadham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Shadwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Haig Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1