PO6 2RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 2RY

PO6 2RY, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population. This PO6 2RY 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 2RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 2RY, encompassing approximately 3215 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO6 2RY area, explore the PO6 2RY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PO6 2RY area, visit the PO6 2RY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO6 2RY 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: 4
  • Old College Walk with total crimes: 3

PO6 2RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.220.00%
Public order23.73-33.33%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.1571.43%
Public order33.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-80.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.22-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson52.18400.00%
Possession of weapons21.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.15-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour23.420.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.0945.45%
Criminal damage and arson34.9850.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.2257.14%
Criminal damage and arson23.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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 offences74.0475.00%
Other theft22.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.66-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.64300.00%
Vehicle crime36.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order20.62-66.67%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order64.66500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.87-37.50%
Other theft31.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.66-42.86%
Other theft22.490.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.090.00%
Public order34.350.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20247
June 202411
May 202416
April 202411
March 20247
February 20244
January 202420
December 20235
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
April 20241
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wembley Grove
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Old College Walk
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Hawthorn Crescent
    Total1
    Shoplifting1