WIDLEY COURT DRIVE, PO6 2QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 2QP

WIDLEY COURT DRIVE, PO6 2QP, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.57 per 1,000 population. This PO6 2QP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO6 postcode area, which has experienced 337 crimes and a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO6 2QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 2QP, encompassing approximately 5645 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

PO6 2QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldroke Street with total crimes: 8
  • Spur Road with total crimes: 7
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 6

WIDLEY COURT DRIVE, PO6 2QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.5750.00%
Shoplifting83.7260.00%
Other theft61.42-14.29%
Public order61.06-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.06-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.21-44.00%
Public order102.4866.67%
Other theft71.77600.00%
Shoplifting51.24-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.89400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.89-20.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.7456.25%
Shoplifting124.43200.00%
Public order62.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.18-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.62-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson52.8325.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.89-28.57%
Public order40.89-33.33%
Shoplifting40.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Other theft30.5350.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.21-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour73.72-41.67%
Public order61.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.06-55.56%
Shoplifting40.71-42.86%
Burglary20.71-71.43%
Other theft20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.6426.09%
Anti-social behaviour125.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.13200.00%
Burglary71.59250.00%
Shoplifting71.24-12.50%
Public order61.24100.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Other theft20.35-33.33%
Drugs10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.109.52%
Anti-social behaviour94.07350.00%
Shoplifting81.5960.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-62.50%
Public order30.53-25.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.35-33.33%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.86-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.7260.00%
Shoplifting51.4225.00%
Public order40.89-60.00%
Theft from the person30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.35-75.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.98127.27%
Public order104.4325.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.77700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.420.00%
Shoplifting40.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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 offences115.49-57.69%
Public order81.95-11.11%
Shoplifting41.42-42.86%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.1623.81%
Public order94.6112.50%
Shoplifting71.5916.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89300.00%
Other theft30.71-40.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Burglary20.35-33.33%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences219.39-27.59%
Public order83.72-11.11%
Shoplifting61.42-45.45%
Other theft51.0666.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.890.00%
Burglary30.7150.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.930.00%
Shoplifting115.140.00%
Public order91.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.060.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 202425
June 202416
May 202421
April 202429
March 202423
February 202421
January 202425
December 202311
November 202326
October 202321
September 202329

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202412
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 20248
January 20245
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 202412
March 20249
February 20242
January 20248
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
September 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Aldroke Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Spur Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Albert Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 4. Cosham Interchange
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Wayte Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cosham
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Widley Court Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Lindisfarne Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cosham Park Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. High Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Pitreavie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Hawthorn Crescent
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Mulberry Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Beaconsfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hilary Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Walberton Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Northern Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Vectis Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Knowsley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Roebuck Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1