ST MATTHEWS ROAD, PO6 2DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 2DH

ST MATTHEWS ROAD, PO6 2DH, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.97 per 1,000 population. This PO6 2DH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO6 postcode area, which has experienced 390 crimes and a crime rate of 9.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO6 2DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 2DH, encompassing approximately 3443 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO6 2DH area, explore the PO6 2DH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-37.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PO6 2DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sundridge Close with total crimes: 9
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 9
  • Spur Road with total crimes: 6

ST MATTHEWS ROAD, PO6 2DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.97-37.14%
Other theft96.3928.57%
Shoplifting52.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4533.33%
Public order41.16-50.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.1766.67%
Shoplifting1010.16150.00%
Public order82.900.00%
Other theft72.32250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.03-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.1040.00%
Public order86.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.32-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.03100.00%
Shoplifting41.740.00%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In May 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 offences1511.33-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour84.36-27.27%
Public order62.3250.00%
Shoplifting41.74-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-62.50%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.6813.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.94266.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.19166.67%
Shoplifting72.32-12.50%
Public order42.03-33.33%
Burglary21.16100.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.9166.67%
Shoplifting84.36100.00%
Public order62.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-50.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.29-66.67%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.87-65.38%
Criminal damage and arson62.61100.00%
Shoplifting41.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-50.00%
Public order30.87-57.14%
Theft from the person30.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.39136.36%
Public order77.55-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.030.00%
Shoplifting41.74-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1650.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.58-52.17%
Public order83.19-20.00%
Shoplifting52.32-16.67%
Other theft31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.520.00%
Public order106.68150.00%
Shoplifting62.90-25.00%
Other theft31.74-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.6553.33%
Shoplifting86.68-27.27%
Other theft52.32150.00%
Public order41.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-60.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.230.00%
Shoplifting114.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.030.00%
Drugs31.450.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202435
June 202421
May 202415
April 202417
March 202415
February 20249
January 202426
December 202311
November 202323
October 202323
September 202315

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20248
April 202411
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO6 2DH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sundridge Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Albert Road
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Spur Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Aldroke Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Magdala Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Courtmount Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Islay Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Mallow Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lister Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wayte Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Mulberry Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Walberton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Widley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Arran Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chipstead Road
    Total1
    Drugs1