SAPPHIRE CLOSE, PO12 4AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO12 4AQ

SAPPHIRE CLOSE, PO12 4AQ, Gosport has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.81 per 1,000 population. This PO12 4AQ 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 4AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO12 4AQ, encompassing approximately 3742 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO12 4AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • San Diego Road with total crimes: 6
  • Launceston Close with total crimes: 2
  • Foxlea Gardens with total crimes: 1

SAPPHIRE CLOSE, PO12 4AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.14-40.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Shoplifting20.80-33.33%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.68-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson53.2125.00%
Shoplifting31.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-80.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.8930.77%
Anti-social behaviour54.54400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.34100.00%
Shoplifting41.0733.33%
Other crime21.070.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime33.47-40.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Shoplifting30.80-25.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.02116.67%
Vehicle crime56.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.340.00%
Shoplifting41.07-33.33%
Drugs21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 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 offences128.82-40.00%
Shoplifting63.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.60300.00%
Public order41.070.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.155.26%
Other crime15.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.8218.75%
Shoplifting45.08300.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-25.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.0945.45%
Criminal damage and arson54.28400.00%
Vehicle crime41.340.00%
Burglary41.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences114.54-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.9566.67%
Shoplifting34.010.00%
Other theft30.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-60.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.400.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202417
June 202413
May 202426
April 202412
March 202420
February 202419
January 202416
December 202311
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
February 20243
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO12 4AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. San Diego Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Launceston Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Foxlea Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Bittern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dorrien Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Minerva Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Grafton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Britannia Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Leander Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Vanguard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Vincent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1