WHITEHAVEN, PO16 9AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO16 9AQ

WHITEHAVEN, PO16 9AQ, Fareham has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.74 per 1,000 population. This PO16 9AQ 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 9AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO16 9AQ, encompassing approximately 3617 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO16 9AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pewit View with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • The Kingsway with total crimes: 6

WHITEHAVEN, PO16 9AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.7471.43%
Violence and sexual offences93.32-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.490.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.9125.00%
Shoplifting72.7640.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.25-27.27%
Shoplifting52.21-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.3657.14%
Shoplifting73.0440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.94100.00%
Public order20.55-66.67%
Drugs10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1940.00%
Public order61.94500.00%
Shoplifting51.66-28.57%
Other crime31.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.08-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3850.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other theft10.55-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.3642.86%
Violence and sexual offences42.76-20.00%
Other theft41.1133.33%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.7016.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.94-44.44%
Other theft31.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.8180.00%
Shoplifting62.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.25-44.44%
Other theft41.380.00%
Shoplifting41.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.59350.00%
Shoplifting22.49100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.76-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-71.43%
Public order20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248
June 202411
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 202410
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20235

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO16 9AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pewit View
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Public order1
  • 3. The Kingsway
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
  • 4. Moraunt Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Marina Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. West Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1