LONDON ROAD, PO2 9SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO2 9SA

LONDON ROAD, PO2 9SA, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population. This PO2 9SA 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 9SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO2 9SA, encompassing approximately 4818 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO2 9SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Matapan Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Magdalen Road with total crimes: 3

LONDON ROAD, PO2 9SA 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.4710.00%
Shoplifting34.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.620.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.2611.11%
Criminal damage and arson34.15200.00%
Public order30.62-50.00%
Shoplifting30.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.09-5.26%
Public order63.740.00%
Shoplifting61.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.25100.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.8958.33%
Public order63.94100.00%
Other theft51.250.00%
Shoplifting21.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.4371.43%
Burglary42.49100.00%
Shoplifting40.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-50.00%
Public order30.6250.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.09700.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.66-68.18%
Anti-social behaviour61.45500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.250.00%
Other theft41.0433.33%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Public order20.62-66.67%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.1329.41%
Public order64.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.25400.00%
Other theft31.04200.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.6013.33%
Shoplifting33.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-75.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.11166.67%
Public order71.66250.00%
Drugs31.450.00%
Other theft30.6250.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-40.00%
Shoplifting30.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Burglary20.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.4750.00%
Vehicle crime53.110.00%
Burglary41.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.36-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.810.00%
Public order33.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 202418
June 202419
May 202412
April 20247
March 202422
February 202417
January 202415
December 202315
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 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
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Matapan Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Magdalen Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Barbara Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Conan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Doyle Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Gatcombe Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Amberley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Madeira Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. De Lisle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dieppe Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Howard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Falkland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Kipling Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Oldgate Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Merrivale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Haig Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1