PO2 9QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 9QA

PO2 9QA, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.93 per 1,000 population. This PO2 9QA 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 9QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 9QA, encompassing approximately 4437 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO2 9QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Magdalen Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

PO2 9QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.9333.33%
Shoplifting20.90100.00%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%
Other theft10.45-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.86200.00%
Other theft41.350.00%
Public order40.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.68-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.580.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In June 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 offences74.2816.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.58-25.00%
Public order30.680.00%
Vehicle crime30.68200.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.5120.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3533.33%
Public order30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Shoplifting10.45-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.7325.00%
Shoplifting41.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-25.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.1633.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.90-33.33%
Public order30.9050.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.51-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.3550.00%
Other theft30.68200.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.31166.67%
Vehicle crime33.6150.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-50.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35300.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.38300.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.61-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6850.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-75.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 202416
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 9QA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Magdalen Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wadham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shadwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Walker Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. A3
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Nelson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Tipner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1