THE CLOSE, PO6 2QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 2QT

THE CLOSE, PO6 2QT, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.08 per 1,000 population. This PO6 2QT 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 2QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 2QT, encompassing approximately 4921 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO6 2QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldroke Street with total crimes: 8
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 6
  • Widley Court Drive with total crimes: 2

THE CLOSE, PO6 2QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.030.00%
Vehicle crime30.61200.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Shoplifting20.61-33.33%
Burglary10.41-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.10-16.67%
Burglary52.030.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Shoplifting30.61-50.00%
Public order30.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.88100.00%
Shoplifting62.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-33.33%

In June 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 offences63.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-25.00%
Burglary20.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.41100.00%
Shoplifting20.41-33.33%
Other theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.499.09%
Anti-social behaviour42.44300.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.86120.00%
Shoplifting32.2450.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.64-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.88120.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.610.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.84-66.67%
Drugs21.020.00%
Public order20.41-60.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.3036.36%
Public order53.05150.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.080.00%
Shoplifting42.240.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202412
June 20246
May 20244
April 202412
March 202411
February 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
May 20242
April 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Aldroke Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Albert Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 3. Widley Court Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Lindisfarne Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mansvid Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Mulberry Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Beaconsfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hilary Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Walberton Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Colville Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Knowsley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1