PO1 4AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 4AE

PO1 4AE, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 188 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.06 per 1,000 population. This PO1 4AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO1 postcode area, which has experienced 678 crimes and a crime rate of 21.01 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO1 4AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 4AE, encompassing approximately 8925 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO1 4AE area, explore the PO1 4AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (7.58% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)

PO1 4AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bettesworth Road with total crimes: 20
  • Sultan Road with total crimes: 14
  • Woodland Street with total crimes: 11

PO1 4AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7121.067.58%
Criminal damage and arson217.95250.00%
Shoplifting182.35-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour172.026.25%
Public order141.907.69%
Vehicle crime101.57233.33%
Other theft81.12-20.00%
Drugs70.90250.00%
Possession of weapons60.7820.00%
Bicycle theft60.67100.00%
Burglary50.67-44.44%
Robbery40.56300.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6617.59-19.51%
Shoplifting197.3990.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.13100.00%
Public order131.79-7.14%
Other theft101.4642.86%
Burglary91.12800.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.01-60.00%
Possession of weapons50.67400.00%
Other crime30.56-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Vehicle crime30.34-25.00%
Drugs20.34-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8217.1424.24%
Criminal damage and arson159.197.14%
Public order141.68-6.67%
Shoplifting101.57-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.12-55.56%
Other theft70.90-50.00%
Drugs60.7850.00%
Vehicle crime40.670.00%
Other crime40.450.00%
Robbery10.45-80.00%
Burglary10.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6618.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.39-40.00%
Public order152.02-16.67%
Other theft141.68180.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.5716.67%
Shoplifting121.571100.00%
Robbery51.34400.00%
Vehicle crime40.56-20.00%
Drugs40.450.00%
Other crime40.45-42.86%
Burglary30.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.34100.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8819.6141.94%
Anti-social behaviour309.86275.00%
Public order183.3638.46%
Criminal damage and arson122.02-33.33%
Other crime71.34250.00%
Other theft50.780.00%
Vehicle crime50.56-16.67%
Drugs40.560.00%
Burglary30.45-25.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-80.00%
Shoplifting10.11-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6214.68-21.52%
Criminal damage and arson186.9538.46%
Public order132.0262.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.46-20.00%
Vehicle crime60.90100.00%
Possession of weapons50.6766.67%
Other theft50.56-16.67%
Drugs40.560.00%
Burglary40.450.00%
Shoplifting30.450.00%
Other crime20.34-33.33%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7915.46-13.19%
Criminal damage and arson138.85-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.46-9.09%
Public order81.12-46.67%
Other theft60.900.00%
Drugs40.67-33.33%
Burglary40.4533.33%
Vehicle crime30.45-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.340.00%
Other crime30.3450.00%
Shoplifting30.34-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9118.0418.18%
Public order1510.2066.67%
Criminal damage and arson151.6815.38%
Anti-social behaviour111.6822.22%
Other theft61.23-33.33%
Drugs60.67-14.29%
Vehicle crime40.67-71.43%
Shoplifting40.45-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.450.00%
Burglary30.34-40.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7717.2516.67%
Vehicle crime148.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.57-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.4612.50%
Public order91.010.00%
Other theft91.01-10.00%
Drugs71.01-22.22%
Burglary50.7825.00%
Shoplifting50.5666.67%
Possession of weapons30.56200.00%
Robbery30.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6615.13-20.48%
Criminal damage and arson157.3987.50%
Other theft101.68900.00%
Drugs91.1212.50%
Public order91.01-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour81.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime70.90-12.50%
Burglary40.78-20.00%
Shoplifting30.45-76.92%
Other crime20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8317.5931.75%
Public order149.30-30.00%
Shoplifting131.57116.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.46-50.00%
Drugs81.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.90-27.27%
Vehicle crime80.9014.29%
Burglary50.90-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.56100.00%
Robbery20.22100.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6316.69-14.86%
Anti-social behaviour207.0633.33%
Public order202.2442.86%
Criminal damage and arson112.2422.22%
Vehicle crime71.2340.00%
Burglary60.7850.00%
Drugs60.67100.00%
Shoplifting60.67-25.00%
Other theft40.67100.00%
Possession of weapons30.45-62.50%
Robbery10.34-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7416.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.290.00%
Public order141.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.570.00%
Possession of weapons81.010.00%
Shoplifting80.900.00%
Vehicle crime50.900.00%
Burglary40.560.00%
Robbery40.450.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 968 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202466
July 202482
June 202466
May 202488
April 202462
March 202479
February 202491
January 202477
December 202366
November 202383
October 202363
September 202374

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 20248
June 202418
May 202430
April 20248
March 202410
February 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 202320
September 202315

A total of 170 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20246
July 202415
June 202414
May 202412
April 202418
March 202413
February 202415
January 202413
December 202315
November 20238
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 176 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202414
June 202415
May 202418
April 202413
March 20248
February 202415
January 20249
December 20239
November 202314
October 202320
September 202314

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 202414
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
June 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 202310
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 202410
June 202412
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 202313
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO1 4AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bettesworth Road
    Total20
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Sultan Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Woodland Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Westminster Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Watts Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bill Sargent Crescent
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lords Street
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Wingfield Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Trafalgar Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Wimpole Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 12. Kilmiston Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Clifton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Forton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. B2152
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Manor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Moorland Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Nutfield Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 19. Mayo Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Northbrook Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Maitland Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Little George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Cranleigh Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sheffield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Clive Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Fyning Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Seymour Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Inverness Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Shearer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Alver Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1