HIGHBURY GROVE, PO6 2RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 2RN

HIGHBURY GROVE, PO6 2RN, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.90 per 1,000 population. This PO6 2RN 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 2RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 2RN, encompassing approximately 4068 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO6 2RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wembley Grove with total crimes: 11
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 7
  • Old College Walk with total crimes: 3

HIGHBURY GROVE, PO6 2RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.9050.00%
Burglary32.95200.00%
Public order30.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.16-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson51.97400.00%
Possession of weapons21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.90-35.29%
Vehicle crime32.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.3741.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.1833.33%
Burglary20.980.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.6571.43%
Criminal damage and arson32.95200.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.6940.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.42-76.19%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-25.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-60.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.85200.00%
Vehicle crime55.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.23300.00%
Other theft20.98-33.33%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Public order20.49-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.42-41.67%
Public order61.72500.00%
Other theft31.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.67-14.29%
Other theft22.950.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.64100.00%
Burglary33.44200.00%
Public order30.74200.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20248
June 202411
May 202417
April 202412
March 20247
February 20245
January 202421
December 20237
November 202312
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wembley Grove
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 3. Old College Walk
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Dovercourt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Langdale Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1