Crime Rates at London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9SD

London Road area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hilsea , and the 61st lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around London Road (PO2 9SD) in the last 12 months was 20.6 per 1,000 residents and was 77.2% lower than the Hilsea average (90.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 7 cases , up 133.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around London Road (PO2 9SD), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 87 crimes here, including 38 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.