LONGS WALK, PO1 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 4LJ

LONGS WALK, PO1 4LJ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 186 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.85 per 1,000 population. This PO1 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 4LJ, encompassing approximately 7196 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (-9.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)

PO1 4LJ 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

LONGS WALK, PO1 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6625.85-9.59%
Anti-social behaviour229.1710.00%
Shoplifting203.0611.11%
Criminal damage and arson202.78185.71%
Public order142.78-12.50%
Vehicle crime81.95100.00%
Drugs81.11700.00%
Other theft81.11-20.00%
Possession of weapons61.1120.00%
Bicycle theft60.83100.00%
Burglary40.83-50.00%
Robbery20.56100.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7323.62-14.12%
Anti-social behaviour2010.1466.67%
Shoplifting182.78100.00%
Public order162.506.67%
Other theft102.2225.00%
Burglary81.39166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.11-58.82%
Possession of weapons50.9725.00%
Vehicle crime40.690.00%
Other crime30.56200.00%
Bicycle theft30.42200.00%
Robbery10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.14-88.89%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8523.7621.43%
Criminal damage and arson1711.810.00%
Public order152.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.080.00%
Drugs91.67125.00%
Shoplifting91.25-25.00%
Other theft81.25-46.67%
Possession of weapons41.11300.00%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Robbery30.42-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7022.79-25.53%
Criminal damage and arson179.7370.00%
Public order152.36-31.82%
Other theft152.0887.50%
Anti-social behaviour122.08-58.62%
Shoplifting121.671100.00%
Robbery51.67400.00%
Vehicle crime40.6933.33%
Drugs40.56-33.33%
Burglary30.56-25.00%
Other crime30.42-40.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9426.1249.21%
Anti-social behaviour2913.06262.50%
Public order224.0369.23%
Criminal damage and arson103.06-47.37%
Other theft81.3933.33%
Drugs61.1150.00%
Possession of weapons50.8325.00%
Other crime50.6966.67%
Burglary40.69300.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-66.67%
Robbery10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.14-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6318.62-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson198.7546.15%
Public order132.6462.50%
Vehicle crime91.81350.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.25-11.11%
Other theft61.1120.00%
Drugs40.830.00%
Possession of weapons40.5633.33%
Other crime30.560.00%
Shoplifting30.42200.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9120.01-9.00%
Criminal damage and arson1312.65-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour91.81-10.00%
Public order81.25-46.67%
Other theft51.11-37.50%
Drugs40.69-42.86%
Burglary40.560.00%
Possession of weapons30.560.00%
Other crime30.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10024.0428.21%
Public order1513.9066.67%
Criminal damage and arson142.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.9525.00%
Other theft81.39-27.27%
Drugs71.11-12.50%
Burglary40.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.56-66.67%
Other crime40.56300.00%
Possession of weapons30.56-25.00%
Shoplifting20.42-33.33%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7821.546.85%
Criminal damage and arson1410.847.69%
Vehicle crime121.95100.00%
Other theft111.670.00%
Public order91.5328.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.25-20.00%
Drugs81.1114.29%
Burglary61.11100.00%
Possession of weapons40.83300.00%
Shoplifting30.560.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7319.18-13.10%
Criminal damage and arson1310.1462.50%
Other theft111.81175.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.530.00%
Drugs71.390.00%
Public order70.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime60.97-25.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Shoplifting30.42-76.92%
Other crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-66.67%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences8422.230.00%
Public order1411.670.00%
Shoplifting131.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.390.00%
Vehicle crime81.110.00%
Drugs71.110.00%
Other theft40.970.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
July 20249
June 202412
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 202313

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
February 20244
January 202412
December 20236
November 20238

A total of 877 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 79.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202473
July 202485
June 202470
May 202494
April 202463
March 202491
February 2024100
January 202478
December 202373
November 202384

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 202412
June 202412
May 202429
April 20248
March 20249
February 202410
January 20248
December 202310
November 202310

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
July 202417
June 202417
May 202410
April 202419
March 202413
February 202414
January 202414
December 202313
November 20238

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202415
June 202415
May 202422
April 202413
March 20248
February 202415
January 20249
December 20237
November 202314

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20248
June 202415
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 202411
December 202311
November 20234

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO1 4LJ 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. 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. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Arnaud Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kilmiston Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Nelson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Manor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Moorland Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Nutfield Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Mayo Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Northbrook Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Maitland Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Little George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Cranleigh Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Malins Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Seymour Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Inverness Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Shearer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Alver Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Olinda Street
    Total2
    Public order2