FOSTER ROAD, PO1 4HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 4HT

FOSTER ROAD, PO1 4HT, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.95 per 1,000 population. This PO1 4HT 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 4HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 4HT, encompassing approximately 8216 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (16.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO1 4HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jacob'S Street with total crimes: 18
  • Sultan Road with total crimes: 14
  • Woodland Street with total crimes: 11

FOSTER ROAD, PO1 4HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8624.9516.22%
Anti-social behaviour2310.47-20.69%
Public order202.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson192.4358.33%
Shoplifting112.31-15.38%
Vehicle crime101.34233.33%
Burglary91.22-18.18%
Possession of weapons71.10-12.50%
Other theft70.85-46.15%
Drugs50.850.00%
Bicycle theft30.610.00%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Other crime20.24-75.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7424.46-30.84%
Anti-social behaviour299.01123.08%
Public order203.530.00%
Other theft132.43116.67%
Shoplifting131.58-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson121.58-33.33%
Burglary111.46175.00%
Other crime81.34300.00%
Possession of weapons80.9733.33%
Drugs50.97-28.57%
Vehicle crime30.61-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.37200.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10724.8344.59%
Public order2013.02-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson182.4363.64%
Shoplifting142.1940.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.70-7.14%
Drugs71.5816.67%
Other theft60.85-45.45%
Possession of weapons60.7350.00%
Burglary40.73100.00%
Vehicle crime40.490.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Other crime20.24-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7420.45-25.25%
Public order229.01-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour142.68-63.16%
Other theft111.7057.14%
Criminal damage and arson111.34-31.25%
Shoplifting101.34100.00%
Other crime71.2216.67%
Drugs60.850.00%
Vehicle crime40.7333.33%
Possession of weapons40.49-42.86%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Burglary20.24-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9926.9020.73%
Anti-social behaviour3812.05280.00%
Public order274.6368.75%
Criminal damage and arson163.296.67%
Other theft71.95-12.50%
Possession of weapons70.8575.00%
Drugs60.8520.00%
Other crime60.73100.00%
Shoplifting50.7325.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Vehicle crime30.37-62.50%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8219.47-8.89%
Public order169.9845.45%
Criminal damage and arson151.9525.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.83-37.50%
Vehicle crime81.22166.67%
Other theft80.97300.00%
Drugs50.97150.00%
Possession of weapons40.61300.00%
Shoplifting40.49-84.00%
Other crime30.49200.00%
Burglary30.3750.00%
Robbery20.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9020.57-22.41%
Shoplifting2510.9538.89%
Anti-social behaviour163.0445.45%
Criminal damage and arson121.95-25.00%
Public order111.46-38.89%
Vehicle crime31.340.00%
Drugs20.37-66.67%
Burglary20.24-71.43%
Robbery20.24100.00%
Other theft20.24-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11625.5627.47%
Public order1814.1220.00%
Shoplifting182.1963.64%
Criminal damage and arson162.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.95-8.33%
Other theft101.3425.00%
Burglary71.2216.67%
Drugs60.85-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.37-72.73%
Robbery10.37-80.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9123.253.41%
Criminal damage and arson1611.08-11.11%
Public order151.95-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour121.83-14.29%
Vehicle crime111.46266.67%
Shoplifting111.3437.50%
Drugs91.3428.57%
Other theft81.1014.29%
Burglary60.97100.00%
Robbery50.730.00%
Possession of weapons40.61100.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8820.69-4.35%
Public order1810.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.1928.57%
Anti-social behaviour142.19-17.65%
Shoplifting81.70-60.00%
Other theft70.97250.00%
Drugs70.85-22.22%
Burglary30.85-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9223.2550.82%
Shoplifting2011.2053.85%
Anti-social behaviour172.43-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson142.07-6.67%
Public order121.70-36.84%
Vehicle crime91.4612.50%
Drugs91.10-10.00%
Burglary51.1025.00%
Bicycle theft50.6166.67%
Other crime30.61200.00%
Other theft20.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6120.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour247.420.00%
Public order192.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.310.00%
Shoplifting131.830.00%
Drugs101.580.00%
Vehicle crime81.220.00%
Other theft60.970.00%
Possession of weapons40.730.00%
Burglary40.490.00%
Bicycle theft30.490.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1060 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 202474
July 2024107
June 202474
May 202499
April 202482
March 202490
February 2024116
January 202491
December 202388
November 202392
October 202361

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202414
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244
March 202425
February 202418
January 202411
December 20238
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 202411
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202429
July 202413
June 202414
May 202438
April 202410
March 202416
February 202411
January 202412
December 202314
November 202317
October 202324

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 182 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
July 202418
June 202411
May 202416
April 202415
March 202412
February 202416
January 202416
December 202318
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 218 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202420
June 202422
May 202427
April 202416
March 202411
February 202418
January 202415
December 202318
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20246
June 202411
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 202410
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20242
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Jacob'S Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Brownlow Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Watts Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Possession of weapons1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bill Sargent Crescent
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lords Street
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Wingfield Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Trafalgar Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Wimpole Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 14. Kilmiston Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Clifton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Little Coburg Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. B2152
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Nelson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Manor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. All Saints Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Nutfield Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 22. Mayo Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Northbrook Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Maitland Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Fyning Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Temple Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 27. Garnier Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Alver Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Olinda Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 30. Common Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1