PO1 4JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 4JZ

PO1 4JZ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 178 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.91 per 1,000 population. This PO1 4JZ 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 4JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 4JZ, encompassing approximately 8512 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (-1.61% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)

PO1 4JZ 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 4JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6120.91-1.61%
Criminal damage and arson207.17233.33%
Anti-social behaviour192.35-9.52%
Shoplifting182.23-5.26%
Public order142.117.69%
Vehicle crime101.64900.00%
Other theft81.170.00%
Drugs70.94250.00%
Bicycle theft70.82133.33%
Possession of weapons60.8220.00%
Burglary50.70-44.44%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6217.97-7.46%
Anti-social behaviour217.2890.91%
Shoplifting192.4790.00%
Public order132.230.00%
Burglary91.53800.00%
Other theft81.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.94-53.85%
Possession of weapons50.70400.00%
Bicycle theft30.59200.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Drugs20.23-71.43%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6716.099.84%
Criminal damage and arson137.87-18.75%
Public order131.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.53-26.67%
Shoplifting101.29-16.67%
Drugs71.17133.33%
Other theft60.82-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.700.00%
Other crime20.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.12-80.00%
Burglary10.12-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6118.09-27.38%
Criminal damage and arson167.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour151.88-48.28%
Other theft151.76200.00%
Public order131.76-23.53%
Shoplifting121.531100.00%
Robbery51.41400.00%
Vehicle crime40.59-20.00%
Burglary30.4750.00%
Drugs30.35-25.00%
Other crime30.35-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8419.5044.83%
Anti-social behaviour299.87314.29%
Public order173.4130.77%
Criminal damage and arson122.00-33.33%
Other theft51.41150.00%
Other crime50.5966.67%
Vehicle crime50.59-28.57%
Drugs40.5933.33%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-75.00%
Shoplifting10.12-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5813.98-23.68%
Criminal damage and arson186.8150.00%
Public order132.1185.71%
Anti-social behaviour71.5316.67%
Vehicle crime70.82133.33%
Possession of weapons40.8233.33%
Drugs30.47-25.00%
Other crime30.350.00%
Shoplifting30.3550.00%
Other theft20.35-66.67%
Burglary10.23-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7614.92-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson128.930.00%
Public order71.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.82-33.33%
Other theft60.70-14.29%
Drugs40.70-33.33%
Burglary40.4733.33%
Vehicle crime30.47-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.350.00%
Other crime30.3550.00%
Shoplifting20.35-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8417.5020.00%
Public order149.8755.56%
Criminal damage and arson121.64-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour91.410.00%
Other theft71.06-22.22%
Drugs60.82-14.29%
Vehicle crime40.70-69.23%
Shoplifting40.47-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.470.00%
Burglary30.35-40.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7017.276.06%
Criminal damage and arson138.22-7.14%
Vehicle crime131.53116.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.5312.50%
Public order91.060.00%
Other theft91.06-10.00%
Drugs71.06-12.50%
Burglary50.8225.00%
Shoplifting50.5966.67%
Possession of weapons30.59200.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6615.51-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson147.7575.00%
Other theft101.64900.00%
Public order91.17-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.06-20.00%
Drugs80.940.00%
Vehicle crime60.94-25.00%
Burglary40.70-20.00%
Shoplifting30.47-76.92%
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 77 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7717.7435.09%
Public order159.05-21.05%
Shoplifting131.76116.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.53-50.00%
Drugs81.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.94-27.27%
Vehicle crime80.9414.29%
Burglary50.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5716.45-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour206.7042.86%
Public order192.3526.67%
Criminal damage and arson112.2310.00%
Vehicle crime71.2940.00%
Drugs60.82100.00%
Shoplifting60.70-25.00%
Burglary50.7025.00%
Other theft40.59100.00%
Possession of weapons30.47-62.50%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7217.150.00%
Public order158.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.640.00%
Possession of weapons81.170.00%
Shoplifting80.940.00%
Vehicle crime50.940.00%
Burglary40.590.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Other theft20.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 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 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 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 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 895 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202462
July 202467
June 202461
May 202484
April 202458
March 202476
February 202484
January 202470
December 202366
November 202377
October 202357
September 202372

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 202411
June 202415
May 202429
April 20247
March 20246
February 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 202320
September 202314

A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
July 202413
June 202416
May 202412
April 202418
March 202412
February 202412
January 202413
December 202314
November 20238
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 171 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202413
June 202413
May 202417
April 202413
March 20247
February 202414
January 20249
December 20239
November 202315
October 202319
September 202315

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 202413
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20246
June 202415
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 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 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 202313
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO1 4JZ 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. Arnaud Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Seymour Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Inverness Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Shearer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Alver Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Olinda Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 29. Common Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Drummond Road
    Total2
    Other theft2