WHITWORTH ROAD, PO12 3NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO12 3NJ

WHITWORTH ROAD, PO12 3NJ, Gosport has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.76 per 1,000 population. This PO12 3NJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO12 postcode area, which has experienced 339 crimes and a crime rate of 7.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO12 3NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO12 3NJ, encompassing approximately 4640 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO12 3NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Cottage Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Chilworth Grove with total crimes: 3

WHITWORTH ROAD, PO12 3NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.7621.43%
Anti-social behaviour43.66-33.33%
Drugs30.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-50.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Burglary20.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.76-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour63.0220.00%
Burglary41.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.86100.00%
Shoplifting30.86-40.00%
Public order20.65-60.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.9973.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.600.00%
Public order51.080.00%
Shoplifting51.0866.67%
Burglary31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences158.19-21.05%
Public order53.23150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.080.00%
Vehicle crime41.08-20.00%
Shoplifting30.86-40.00%
Other theft20.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.6246.15%
Shoplifting54.09400.00%
Vehicle crime51.0866.67%
Burglary41.08300.00%
Other theft30.8650.00%
Public order20.65-71.43%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.8444.44%
Public order72.8075.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0825.00%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6028.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.94100.00%
Public order40.86-50.00%
Shoplifting20.86-83.33%
Burglary20.430.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.549.09%
Public order82.59700.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.72-63.16%
Burglary21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43100.00%
Other theft20.43-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.2735.71%
Shoplifting114.0957.14%
Other theft72.3740.00%
Possession of weapons31.510.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.54-22.22%
Shoplifting73.0240.00%
Other theft51.51150.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.48-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson63.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.29500.00%
Shoplifting51.29-28.57%
Public order31.08-57.14%
Other theft20.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.700.00%
Public order74.530.00%
Shoplifting71.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202426
June 202415
May 202419
April 202413
March 20249
February 20247
January 202419
December 202314
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
April 20245
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 202412
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO12 3NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Forton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Cottage Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chilworth Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. St John'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Westfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Pelham Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Tribe Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Jessie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Smith Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Whitworth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lyndhurst Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Leesland Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. St Faith'S Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Zetland Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Willow Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lees Lane North
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Trafalgar Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Inverness Road
    Total1
    Burglary1