PO1 4HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 4HX

PO1 4HX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 191 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.98 per 1,000 population. This PO1 4HX 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 4HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 4HX, encompassing approximately 7647 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (15.49% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)

PO1 4HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sultan Road with total crimes: 14
  • Woodland Street with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

PO1 4HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8224.9815.49%
Anti-social behaviour2010.7217.65%
Public order192.6226.67%
Criminal damage and arson182.4880.00%
Vehicle crime92.35125.00%
Other theft81.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons71.0516.67%
Drugs70.9275.00%
Shoplifting60.92-40.00%
Burglary60.78-40.00%
Bicycle theft50.7866.67%
Robbery20.65100.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.13-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7122.23-31.07%
Anti-social behaviour179.2854.55%
Public order152.22-25.00%
Other theft121.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.57-50.00%
Burglary101.31100.00%
Shoplifting101.3166.67%
Other crime61.31200.00%
Possession of weapons60.7820.00%
Vehicle crime40.780.00%
Drugs40.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10325.1137.33%
Criminal damage and arson2013.4753.85%
Public order202.625.26%
Anti-social behaviour112.62-21.43%
Drugs81.4414.29%
Other theft61.05-50.00%
Shoplifting60.7820.00%
Burglary50.78150.00%
Possession of weapons50.6525.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Robbery20.52-50.00%
Other crime20.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7521.71-22.68%
Public order199.81-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour142.48-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson131.830.00%
Other theft121.70140.00%
Drugs71.5716.67%
Other crime60.92-25.00%
Shoplifting50.78400.00%
Robbery40.65300.00%
Vehicle crime40.52300.00%
Possession of weapons40.52-42.86%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9727.0721.25%
Anti-social behaviour3612.68227.27%
Public order294.7170.59%
Criminal damage and arson133.79-35.00%
Other crime81.70100.00%
Possession of weapons71.0540.00%
Drugs60.92-14.29%
Other theft50.78-16.67%
Burglary30.650.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8021.31-10.11%
Criminal damage and arson2010.4642.86%
Public order172.6288.89%
Anti-social behaviour112.22-26.67%
Drugs71.44250.00%
Vehicle crime70.92133.33%
Other theft60.92100.00%
Possession of weapons50.7866.67%
Other crime40.65300.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Shoplifting20.39-60.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8919.35-28.80%
Anti-social behaviour1511.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.96-6.67%
Public order91.83-55.00%
Shoplifting51.1825.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Burglary30.39-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.3950.00%
Other theft30.39-66.67%
Drugs20.39-60.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.13-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12526.9435.87%
Public order2016.3542.86%
Criminal damage and arson152.62-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour101.96-9.09%
Other theft91.310.00%
Burglary81.1833.33%
Drugs51.05-44.44%
Shoplifting40.65-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-70.00%
Other crime30.39200.00%
Possession of weapons20.39-50.00%
Robbery10.26-75.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9223.8012.20%
Criminal damage and arson1712.03-15.00%
Public order142.22-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour111.830.00%
Vehicle crime101.4425.00%
Drugs91.3112.50%
Other theft91.180.00%
Burglary61.18100.00%
Shoplifting50.7825.00%
Possession of weapons40.6533.33%
Robbery40.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8221.58-11.83%
Criminal damage and arson2010.7233.33%
Public order172.6254.55%
Anti-social behaviour112.22-21.43%
Other theft91.44200.00%
Vehicle crime81.1814.29%
Drugs81.05-11.11%
Shoplifting41.05-42.86%
Burglary30.520.00%
Possession of weapons30.3950.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9322.3640.91%
Criminal damage and arson1512.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.96-46.15%
Public order111.83-45.00%
Drugs91.440.00%
Vehicle crime71.18-12.50%
Shoplifting70.9275.00%
Burglary30.92-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.39200.00%
Other theft30.39-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.39-50.00%
Robbery20.26100.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6621.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour268.630.00%
Public order203.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.620.00%
Drugs91.960.00%
Vehicle crime81.180.00%
Burglary51.050.00%
Other theft40.650.00%
Possession of weapons40.520.00%
Shoplifting40.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1055 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202471
July 2024103
June 202475
May 202497
April 202480
March 202489
February 2024125
January 202492
December 202382
November 202393
October 202366

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 202410
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
July 202411
June 202414
May 202436
April 202411
March 202415
February 202410
January 202411
December 202311
November 202314
October 202326

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 190 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 202420
June 202413
May 202413
April 202420
March 202414
February 202415
January 202417
December 202320
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 210 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202420
June 202419
May 202429
April 202417
March 20249
February 202420
January 202414
December 202317
November 202311
October 202320

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20249
January 20249
December 20239
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Woodland Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    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. Bill Sargent Crescent
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lords Street
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wingfield Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Cairo Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Little George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Fyning Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Temple Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 28. Seymour Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Alver Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Olinda Street
    Total2
    Public order2