WORTHING AVENUE, PO12 4DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO12 4DB

WORTHING AVENUE, PO12 4DB, Gosport has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.43 per 1,000 population. This PO12 4DB 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 4DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO12 4DB, encompassing approximately 3866 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PO12 4DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Brighton Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Eastbrook Close with total crimes: 2

WORTHING AVENUE, PO12 4DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-50.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.50-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.030.00%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.7680.00%
Other theft34.6650.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.590.00%
Shoplifting20.78-33.33%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.05-28.57%
Drugs52.59150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.290.00%
Shoplifting30.7850.00%
Possession of weapons30.7850.00%
Public order30.78-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-25.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.05-12.50%
Public order53.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.290.00%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Shoplifting20.78-66.67%
Drugs20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2845.45%
Shoplifting64.140.00%
Public order21.55-33.33%
Drugs20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.24-26.67%
Shoplifting62.8420.00%
Public order31.5550.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.2450.00%
Shoplifting53.88150.00%
Other theft31.29200.00%
Public order20.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4725.00%
Public order42.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Shoplifting20.52-77.78%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.5050.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.33-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson42.070.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.530.00%
Shoplifting63.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.550.00%
Public order41.030.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 20236

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
March 20241

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 202418
June 202410
May 202410
April 202414
March 202416
February 202411
January 202415
December 202310
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

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

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

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 3 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
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Brighton Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Eastbrook Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Torquay Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Alphage Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Thetford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Captains Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beryl Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brockhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Netherton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Exmouth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Elson Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cedar Close
    Total1
    Other theft1