PO1 4JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 4JT

PO1 4JT, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 201 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.49 per 1,000 population. This PO1 4JT 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 4JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 4JT, encompassing approximately 8556 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (2.60% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO1 4JT 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 4JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7923.492.60%
Anti-social behaviour239.234.55%
Shoplifting192.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson192.22171.43%
Public order142.227.69%
Vehicle crime101.64233.33%
Other theft81.17-11.11%
Drugs70.94250.00%
Possession of weapons60.8220.00%
Bicycle theft60.70200.00%
Burglary50.70-50.00%
Robbery30.58200.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.12-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7720.45-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour229.0083.33%
Shoplifting192.5790.00%
Public order132.22-27.78%
Burglary101.52400.00%
Other theft91.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.05-53.33%
Possession of weapons50.82150.00%
Other crime40.58100.00%
Vehicle crime30.47-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Drugs20.23-77.78%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8419.2815.07%
Public order189.825.88%
Criminal damage and arson152.10-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour121.75-29.41%
Shoplifting101.40-16.67%
Drugs91.17125.00%
Other theft61.05-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.47-33.33%
Burglary20.23-33.33%
Other crime20.23-50.00%
Robbery10.23-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7320.45-24.74%
Anti-social behaviour178.53-43.33%
Public order171.99-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.9933.33%
Other theft151.87200.00%
Shoplifting121.751100.00%
Robbery51.40400.00%
Vehicle crime40.580.00%
Drugs40.47-42.86%
Other crime40.47-42.86%
Burglary30.47-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9722.4442.65%
Anti-social behaviour3011.34200.00%
Public order203.5142.86%
Criminal damage and arson122.34-40.00%
Drugs71.4075.00%
Other crime70.82133.33%
Other theft50.820.00%
Possession of weapons40.58-20.00%
Burglary40.47100.00%
Vehicle crime40.47-42.86%
Robbery10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.12-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6816.71-24.44%
Criminal damage and arson207.9566.67%
Public order142.3475.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.64-9.09%
Vehicle crime71.17133.33%
Possession of weapons50.8266.67%
Other theft50.580.00%
Drugs40.580.00%
Other crime30.470.00%
Shoplifting30.350.00%
Burglary20.35-60.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9017.30-17.43%
Criminal damage and arson1210.52-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.400.00%
Public order81.29-46.67%
Burglary50.940.00%
Other theft50.58-37.50%
Drugs40.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.47-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.350.00%
Other crime30.350.00%
Shoplifting30.35-25.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10921.6234.57%
Criminal damage and arson1512.740.00%
Public order151.7525.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.7510.00%
Other theft81.29-27.27%
Drugs60.94-14.29%
Burglary50.70-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.58-66.67%
Shoplifting40.47-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.47-25.00%
Other crime30.35200.00%
Robbery10.35-66.67%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8119.529.46%
Criminal damage and arson159.470.00%
Public order121.7533.33%
Vehicle crime121.40100.00%
Other theft111.4022.22%
Anti-social behaviour101.290.00%
Drugs71.17-22.22%
Burglary60.82100.00%
Shoplifting50.7066.67%
Possession of weapons40.58300.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7416.60-14.94%
Criminal damage and arson158.6587.50%
Anti-social behaviour101.750.00%
Other theft91.17350.00%
Drugs91.0512.50%
Public order91.05-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.05-25.00%
Burglary30.70-25.00%
Shoplifting30.35-76.92%
Other crime20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8718.9329.85%
Public order1510.17-21.05%
Shoplifting131.75116.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.52-50.00%
Drugs81.1714.29%
Criminal damage and arson80.94-27.27%
Vehicle crime80.9433.33%
Burglary40.94-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.47200.00%
Other theft20.35-33.33%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6717.53-20.24%
Anti-social behaviour207.8333.33%
Public order192.3418.75%
Criminal damage and arson112.2210.00%
Drugs71.2975.00%
Shoplifting60.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.7020.00%
Burglary50.700.00%
Possession of weapons30.58-66.67%
Other theft30.3550.00%
Robbery10.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8419.280.00%
Public order169.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.750.00%
Possession of weapons91.170.00%
Shoplifting81.050.00%
Burglary50.940.00%
Vehicle crime50.580.00%
Drugs40.580.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
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 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 202412
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 1070 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 82.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202477
July 202484
June 202473
May 202497
April 202468
March 202490
February 2024109
January 202481
December 202374
November 202387
October 202367
September 202384

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 202412
June 202417
May 202430
April 202410
March 202411
February 202411
January 202410
December 202310
November 202310
October 202320
September 202315

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 175 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
July 202415
June 202416
May 202412
April 202420
March 202412
February 202415
January 202415
December 202315
November 20238
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 190 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202418
June 202417
May 202420
April 202414
March 20248
February 202415
January 202412
December 20239
November 202315
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
June 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20246
June 202415
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 202411
December 20239
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 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
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
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 4JT 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. Brownlow Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Watts Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Trafalgar Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Wimpole Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 13. Arnaud Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Forton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Moorland Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Cranleigh Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Fyning Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Seymour Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Inverness Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Shearer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1