ST JOHNS SQUARE, PO12 4TS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO12 4TS

ST JOHNS SQUARE, PO12 4TS, Gosport has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.84 per 1,000 population. This PO12 4TS 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 4TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO12 4TS, encompassing approximately 4519 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)

PO12 4TS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Armstrong Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parham Road with total crimes: 4

ST JOHNS SQUARE, PO12 4TS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.843.85%
Public order75.97600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-70.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%
Burglary10.22-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.95-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour105.7542.86%
Burglary62.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Shoplifting30.89-40.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.9447.83%
Anti-social behaviour77.5275.00%
Shoplifting51.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.110.00%
Public order30.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Burglary20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.96-25.81%
Public order65.09500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.33100.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Shoplifting30.66-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.3924.00%
Shoplifting46.86300.00%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Other theft30.89-25.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Public order10.22-85.71%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.8425.00%
Public order75.5316.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.550.00%
Other theft40.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8933.33%
Other crime20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.41-9.09%
Public order64.430.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6650.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Shoplifting20.44-83.33%
Other crime20.44100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.844.76%
Shoplifting124.879.09%
Public order62.66100.00%
Other theft31.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.18-4.55%
Shoplifting114.6557.14%
Other theft62.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.96-31.25%
Shoplifting74.8740.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55-50.00%
Public order30.89-40.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.7260.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.08300.00%
Public order51.770.00%
Shoplifting51.11-28.57%
Other theft31.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.74-31.03%
Shoplifting74.43-12.50%
Public order51.55-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-25.00%
Other theft30.66-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-71.43%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.370.00%
Public order86.420.00%
Other theft81.770.00%
Shoplifting81.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.770.00%
Vehicle crime41.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.890.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 332 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
July 202434
June 202423
May 202431
April 202425
March 202420
February 202422
January 202421
December 202322
November 202332
October 202320
September 202329

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 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 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 202412
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
May 20242
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 4TS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Forton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Armstrong Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parham Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Cottage Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chilworth Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. St John'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Ferrol Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pelham Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Greenway Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Albert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Blake Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Zetland Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Willow Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lees Lane North
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Trafalgar Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mill Pond Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Barham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. St Vincent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Keith Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Parklands Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Inverness Road
    Total1
    Burglary1