OLD COMMERCIAL ROAD, PO1 4QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 4QL

OLD COMMERCIAL ROAD, PO1 4QL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.57 per 1,000 population. This PO1 4QL 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 4QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 4QL, encompassing approximately 3199 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

PO1 4QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sultan Road with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 8

OLD COMMERCIAL ROAD, PO1 4QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4836.574.35%
Shoplifting1215.0020.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.75120.00%
Other theft103.4425.00%
Public order93.13-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.81-20.00%
Drugs42.500.00%
Possession of weapons41.2533.33%
Bicycle theft41.2533.33%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Burglary20.94-50.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Other crime10.31-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4636.26-34.29%
Public order1514.380.00%
Shoplifting104.69-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.1311.11%
Other theft83.130.00%
Other crime62.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.88-44.44%
Burglary41.560.00%
Vehicle crime31.25200.00%
Bicycle theft30.94200.00%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%
Robbery20.94-33.33%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7044.3842.86%
Public order1521.88114.29%
Shoplifting124.691100.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.81125.00%
Other theft82.81-27.27%
Drugs52.5066.67%
Burglary41.56300.00%
Possession of weapons31.25200.00%
Robbery30.94200.00%
Other crime20.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4927.82-3.92%
Other theft1115.32-15.38%
Public order73.44-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.1920.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.88-73.33%
Other crime41.25100.00%
Drugs31.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5137.5115.91%
Public order1515.9487.50%
Anti-social behaviour154.69150.00%
Other theft134.6930.00%
Drugs64.0620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.88-54.55%
Burglary51.56400.00%
Possession of weapons41.5633.33%
Other crime21.25100.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4430.63-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson1113.75175.00%
Other theft103.44150.00%
Public order83.13100.00%
Vehicle crime72.50250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.19-25.00%
Drugs51.8866.67%
Possession of weapons31.560.00%
Other crime10.94-66.67%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4625.32-35.21%
Anti-social behaviour814.38-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.50-20.00%
Public order41.25-55.56%
Other theft41.25-66.67%
Shoplifting31.250.00%
Drugs30.940.00%
Burglary30.94-40.00%
Other crime30.9450.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7137.5133.96%
Other theft1222.19-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour93.75-10.00%
Public order92.81-18.18%
Burglary52.8166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.56-68.75%
Drugs31.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.94-60.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5339.3835.90%
Criminal damage and arson1616.5760.00%
Other theft145.00100.00%
Public order114.38175.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.4425.00%
Drugs93.13350.00%
Vehicle crime52.81-44.44%
Possession of weapons41.56300.00%
Burglary31.25-25.00%
Robbery10.940.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3927.82-11.36%
Criminal damage and arson1012.1925.00%
Vehicle crime93.1328.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.810.00%
Other theft72.5016.67%
Public order42.1933.33%
Burglary41.25300.00%
Shoplifting21.25100.00%
Drugs20.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.63-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4427.5010.00%
Criminal damage and arson813.7514.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.500.00%
Vehicle crime72.50-46.15%
Other theft62.19-14.29%
Drugs41.88-20.00%
Public order31.25-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Burglary10.63-75.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4030.94-23.08%
Vehicle crime1312.5062.50%
Public order84.06-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour82.50-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson72.50-50.00%
Other theft72.1916.67%
Drugs52.1925.00%
Burglary41.560.00%
Bicycle theft21.25100.00%
Possession of weapons20.63-60.00%
Shoplifting20.63-60.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5239.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson1416.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.380.00%
Public order114.380.00%
Vehicle crime83.440.00%
Other theft62.500.00%
Shoplifting51.880.00%
Possession of weapons51.560.00%
Drugs41.560.00%
Burglary41.250.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202412
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 202411
March 20244
February 20245
January 202416
December 202310
November 20238
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20248
June 202411
May 202413
April 202410
March 20244
February 202412
January 202414
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202415
June 20247
May 202415
April 20248
March 20244
February 20249
January 202411
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 653 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202446
July 202470
June 202449
May 202451
April 202444
March 202446
February 202471
January 202453
December 202339
November 202344
October 202340
September 202352

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20249
June 20244
May 202415
April 20246
March 20248
February 20249
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 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
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO1 4QL 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. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 3. Mill Lane
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brownlow Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Watts Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Grafton Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Wingfield Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Cairo Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Nelson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Estella Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Havisham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Frederick Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 13. All Saints Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Northbrook Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Maitland Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
  • 17. Malins Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cornwallis Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Drummond Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. All Saints' Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Duke Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. All Saint'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Steerforth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Baythorn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Spenlow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1