VAROS CLOSE, PO12 4UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO12 4UL

VAROS CLOSE, PO12 4UL, Gosport has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.43 per 1,000 population. This PO12 4UL 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 4UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO12 4UL, encompassing approximately 6057 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

PO12 4UL Crime Hotspots

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

  • San Diego Road with total crimes: 6
  • Gladstone Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

VAROS CLOSE, PO12 4UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.43-8.70%
Other theft73.47250.00%
Public order41.16-20.00%
Burglary40.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-50.00%
Shoplifting20.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.43-32.35%
Public order53.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.8333.33%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Shoplifting30.50-57.14%
Other theft20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.5836.00%
Shoplifting75.6175.00%
Public order31.16-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5050.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Other theft20.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.930.00%
Public order44.130.00%
Other theft40.66-20.00%
Shoplifting40.66-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.13150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.83-37.50%
Other theft50.83-16.67%
Shoplifting50.83-28.57%
Drugs40.83300.00%
Robbery20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.33100.00%
Possession of weapons20.33100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.58-39.39%
Anti-social behaviour83.30300.00%
Shoplifting71.32600.00%
Other theft61.16500.00%
Public order40.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-83.33%
Drugs10.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.083.12%
Burglary65.45200.00%
Public order50.99150.00%
Drugs30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.33100.00%
Shoplifting10.33-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-80.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.9068.42%
Shoplifting125.280.00%
Vehicle crime51.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.83-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour40.83100.00%
Other theft30.66-70.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Public order20.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.91-13.64%
Shoplifting123.1450.00%
Other theft101.98400.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.6560.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Public order30.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Drugs10.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.92-26.67%
Shoplifting83.6314.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.32-37.50%
Drugs40.830.00%
Other theft20.66-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.33-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.170.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.2320.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.95300.00%
Other theft71.32250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.1640.00%
Shoplifting71.1640.00%
Burglary31.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Public order20.33100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.130.00%
Shoplifting50.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 202410
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
July 202434
June 202425
May 202425
April 202420
March 202433
February 202432
January 202419
December 202322
November 202330
October 202325

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 202412
January 202412
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. San Diego Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Gladstone Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Giles Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Varos Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Avery Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Greenway Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Durham Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Burnett Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vadne Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Lee Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Foxlea Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Dorrien Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Mill Pond Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. St Vincent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Keith Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parklands Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Kealy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wheeler Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Inverness Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Brougham Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Hambrook Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. St Luke'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Mill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1