PORTSDOWN ROAD, PO16 8LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO16 8LH

PORTSDOWN ROAD, PO16 8LH, Fareham has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.92 per 1,000 population. This PO16 8LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO16 postcode area, which has experienced 216 crimes and a crime rate of 6.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO16 8LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO16 8LH, encompassing approximately 1557 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO16 8LH area, explore the PO16 8LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO16 8LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dryden Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sothcott Road with total crimes: 3
  • East Street with total crimes: 2

PORTSDOWN ROAD, PO16 8LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.9214.29%
Anti-social behaviour55.14-28.57%
Drugs13.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.70133.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.50-61.11%
Public order54.50150.00%
Burglary23.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.56150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.21-62.50%
Public order21.93100.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.78166.67%
Criminal damage and arson25.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Public order11.28-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.06-20.00%
Public order77.71600.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.500.00%
Burglary21.930.00%
Robbery11.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.9125.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.63200.00%
Drugs31.930.00%
Possession of weapons21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Shoplifting21.28100.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.56140.00%
Public order27.71-33.33%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.280.00%
Public order33.210.00%
Vehicle crime31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.93-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-80.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.49150.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.21-58.33%
Other theft43.21300.00%
Public order32.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.93200.00%
Other crime11.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.9271.43%
Anti-social behaviour27.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.99-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.570.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.130.00%
Vehicle crime35.780.00%
Other theft31.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202418
June 20249
May 202412
April 202415
March 202412
February 20245
January 20245
December 202312
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20243
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO16 8LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dryden Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sothcott Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. East Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. New Town
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shelley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Seaview Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Littlefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kelvin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hollands Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Edge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1