ORCHARD ROAD, PO4 0AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 0AB

ORCHARD ROAD, PO4 0AB, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.17 per 1,000 population. This PO4 0AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO4 postcode area, which has experienced 305 crimes and a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO4 0AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 0AB, encompassing approximately 5649 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO4 0AB area, explore the PO4 0AB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PO4 0AB area, visit the PO4 0AB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO4 0AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Cumberland Road with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

ORCHARD ROAD, PO4 0AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.17-9.09%
Shoplifting175.31-22.73%
Vehicle crime83.01100.00%
Public order71.42-50.00%
Burglary71.2475.00%
Other theft51.24-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.89-16.67%
Other crime40.89300.00%
Bicycle theft30.71-50.00%
Drugs30.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.53-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.35-33.33%
Robbery10.35-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.42-19.51%
Shoplifting225.84-12.00%
Public order143.897.69%
Anti-social behaviour122.48-7.69%
Other theft92.12-10.00%
Bicycle theft61.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.060.00%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Burglary40.7133.33%
Robbery40.710.00%
Theft from the person30.71200.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4122.13-6.82%
Shoplifting257.2638.89%
Anti-social behaviour134.43-7.14%
Public order132.3044.44%
Other theft102.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7750.00%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Bicycle theft30.7150.00%
Burglary30.53-25.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.35-33.33%
Drugs20.35-33.33%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4420.1812.82%
Shoplifting187.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.1927.27%
Public order92.48-43.75%
Other theft51.59-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.89-63.64%
Burglary40.71100.00%
Vehicle crime40.710.00%
Drugs30.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.53200.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.4269.57%
Public order166.9014.29%
Other theft142.83180.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.4857.14%
Anti-social behaviour111.95120.00%
Shoplifting91.9512.50%
Drugs61.59-14.29%
Other crime51.06400.00%
Vehicle crime40.89-42.86%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Robbery20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.40-32.35%
Public order144.0775.00%
Shoplifting82.4860.00%
Vehicle crime71.4240.00%
Drugs71.2440.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2416.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.24-16.67%
Other theft50.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.89300.00%
Burglary30.71200.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-50.00%
Other crime10.35-75.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.11-38.18%
Other theft106.02-9.09%
Public order81.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.4220.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.060.00%
Shoplifting50.89-58.33%
Drugs50.89150.00%
Bicycle theft40.89300.00%
Other crime40.71300.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5520.7152.78%
Public order129.749.09%
Shoplifting122.129.09%
Other theft112.12-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour91.95200.00%
Vehicle crime51.59-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.8966.67%
Burglary30.890.00%
Drugs20.53-50.00%
Other crime10.35-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.765.88%
Other theft136.3718.18%
Public order112.3057.14%
Shoplifting111.95175.00%
Vehicle crime71.9540.00%
Bicycle theft71.2440.00%
Other crime41.240.00%
Drugs40.71-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-62.50%
Robbery30.530.00%
Burglary30.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.28-10.53%
Other theft116.0210.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.9560.00%
Public order71.4240.00%
Drugs71.240.00%
Vehicle crime51.240.00%
Bicycle theft50.890.00%
Burglary50.89400.00%
Shoplifting40.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.75-20.83%
Other theft106.7366.67%
Shoplifting81.7760.00%
Drugs71.42600.00%
Vehicle crime51.24-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.8925.00%
Public order50.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.89-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson40.89-50.00%
Burglary10.71-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4818.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.950.00%
Vehicle crime71.420.00%
Other theft61.240.00%
Shoplifting51.060.00%
Public order50.890.00%
Burglary40.890.00%
Bicycle theft40.710.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 455 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202433
July 202441
June 202444
May 202439
April 202423
March 202434
February 202455
January 202436
December 202334
November 202338
October 202348

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202410
June 20245
May 202414
April 20245
March 202410
February 202411
January 202413
December 202311
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202413
June 20249
May 202416
April 202414
March 20248
February 202412
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
July 202425
June 202418
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 202412
January 202411
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 202411
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 202413
June 202414
May 202411
April 20245
March 20246
February 20249
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20243
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO4 0AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Cumberland Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vivash Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Somers Road North
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shanklin Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Northumberland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Dickinson Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Berkshire Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Fawcett Road
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 13. Bramble Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Jessie Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Percy Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cleveland Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Telephone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Orchard Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Heidelberg Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Proctor Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Renny Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Penhale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Purbrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Thorncroft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Ariel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Carlisle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Froddington Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Britannia Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1