VITA ROAD, PO2 9LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 9LP

VITA ROAD, PO2 9LP, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.99 per 1,000 population. This PO2 9LP 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 9LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 9LP, encompassing approximately 5673 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO2 9LP 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

VITA ROAD, PO2 9LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.9980.00%
Other theft33.170.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-50.00%
Shoplifting20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.17-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Vehicle crime40.70100.00%
Public order30.70-25.00%
Drugs30.5350.00%
Other theft30.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.29-29.41%
Public order42.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-40.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.5241.67%
Public order83.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.41-16.67%
Drugs20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.35100.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.82-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0620.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.35-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.46-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour82.47166.67%
Shoplifting71.410.00%
Public order51.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8866.67%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.1721.43%
Public order53.00400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.530.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Other theft20.35100.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.05-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.47-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.180.00%
Public order10.18-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.58100.00%
Public order73.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-50.00%
Shoplifting20.35100.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.050.00%
Vehicle crime41.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.70200.00%
Other theft30.53200.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.70-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.59200.00%
Vehicle crime30.5350.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.640.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Other theft30.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 202412
June 202417
May 202412
April 202414
March 202417
February 202414
January 202418
December 20239
November 20239
October 202315

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
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 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 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
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO2 9LP 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. Conan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Doyle Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Gatcombe Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dieppe Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Southwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Doyle Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Northern Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kipling Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wadham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Shadwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Haig Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. A3
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Narvik Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1