THE SQUARE, PO12 4LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO12 4LH

THE SQUARE, PO12 4LH, Gosport has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.69 per 1,000 population. This PO12 4LH 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 4LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO12 4LH, encompassing approximately 2982 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO12 4LH area, explore the PO12 4LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO12 4LH 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
  • Launceston Close with total crimes: 2

THE SQUARE, PO12 4LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.69-63.64%
Other theft21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67100.00%
Shoplifting10.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.04266.67%
Shoplifting33.690.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Drugs10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Public order10.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.69200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.01-70.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0150.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.7225.00%
Vehicle crime73.3540.00%
Public order32.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-50.00%
Shoplifting20.67-33.33%
Drugs10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.38166.67%
Vehicle crime52.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.680.00%
Shoplifting31.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.68-70.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.69150.00%
Public order23.350.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.02-42.86%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6975.00%
Burglary32.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-66.67%
Public order10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.02-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.3525.00%
Shoplifting21.680.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.010.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248
April 20243
March 202410
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20247
May 20245
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 4LH 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. Launceston Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Vanguard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Thomas'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1