PO12 4LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO12 4LB

PO12 4LB, Gosport has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.58 per 1,000 population. This PO12 4LB 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 4LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO12 4LB, encompassing approximately 2621 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO12 4LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Square with total crimes: 3
  • Blenheim Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Naish Drive with total crimes: 2

PO12 4LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.5850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.14-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences85.34166.67%
Other theft23.05-33.33%
Drugs10.760.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.14-70.00%
Public order21.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.30400.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.8120.00%
Vehicle crime52.29150.00%
Public order31.91200.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.29-66.67%
Other theft10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.38-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.3420.00%
Shoplifting52.290.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.20-37.50%
Shoplifting51.91150.00%
Burglary11.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7214.29%
Bicycle theft33.050.00%
Shoplifting21.140.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.4940.00%
Public order42.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.53200.00%
Shoplifting21.14-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.2966.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.910.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting63.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.29-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.590.00%
Shoplifting94.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.430.00%
Other theft32.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20245
May 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20245
December 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Square
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Blenheim Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Naish Drive
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Amberley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Thomas'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Chestnut Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wandesford Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1