PO2 9NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 9NU

PO2 9NU, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.32 per 1,000 population. This PO2 9NU 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 9NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 9NU, encompassing approximately 2474 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

PO2 9NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Valiant Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Matapan Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hilsea Crescent with total crimes: 3

PO2 9NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.32-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour55.66-16.67%
Public order42.02-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.74-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour67.27-33.33%
Public order52.42150.00%
Shoplifting22.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In July 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 offences2115.3616.67%
Anti-social behaviour98.49125.00%
Shoplifting33.640.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.72157.14%
Anti-social behaviour47.2733.33%
Shoplifting31.6250.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.89-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.83-62.50%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Shoplifting20.81100.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.04166.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.23100.00%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.7066.67%
Public order44.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-60.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.66-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.4266.67%
Shoplifting32.0250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.470.00%
Public order53.64400.00%
Vehicle crime42.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.62200.00%
Other theft31.21200.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.6660.00%
Burglary23.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.06-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-33.33%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.08-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.060.00%
Other theft32.420.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 202421
June 202418
May 20247
April 202410
March 202410
February 20246
January 202416
December 20238
November 20235
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
January 20249
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Valiant Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Matapan Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Hilsea Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. South Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Horsea Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Conan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Dieppe Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Howard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Falkland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Phoenix Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. St Francis Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Northern Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Narvik Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cunningham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1