HOWARD ROAD, PO2 9PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 9PR

HOWARD ROAD, PO2 9PR, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.68 per 1,000 population. This PO2 9PR 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 9PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 9PR, encompassing approximately 3371 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO2 9PR 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

HOWARD ROAD, PO2 9PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1710.68-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.04-16.67%
Public order51.480.00%
Burglary21.48100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.97-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour65.93-33.33%
Public order51.78150.00%
Shoplifting21.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.164.76%
Anti-social behaviour96.53125.00%
Burglary32.670.00%
Shoplifting30.89-25.00%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.68110.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.230.00%
Shoplifting41.19100.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.20-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour42.97-60.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-60.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.86233.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.9766.67%
Public order41.48-33.33%
Other theft31.19200.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2044.44%
Public order63.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89200.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.64-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6766.67%
Shoplifting31.4850.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.13122.22%
Anti-social behaviour95.930.00%
Public order62.67500.00%
Vehicle crime51.780.00%
Other theft41.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19200.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.04-18.18%
Other theft22.670.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.23-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson23.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-66.67%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.60-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour64.75-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.040.00%
Other theft42.080.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 202422
June 202421
May 202410
April 202413
March 202413
February 20249
January 202420
December 20239
November 202311
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 202410
March 20243
February 20241
January 20249
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO2 9PR 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. Fawley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Horsea Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Conan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Doyle Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Portswood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dieppe Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Howard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Falkland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Phoenix Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. St Francis Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Elmwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Southwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Doyle Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Northern Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Narvik Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cunningham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1