HEIDELBERG ROAD, PO4 0AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 0AS

HEIDELBERG ROAD, PO4 0AS, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.86 per 1,000 population. This PO4 0AS 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 0AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 0AS, encompassing approximately 10064 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO4 0AS area, explore the PO4 0AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

PO4 0AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Heyshott Road with total crimes: 8
  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 5

HEIDELBERG ROAD, PO4 0AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.86-41.18%
Shoplifting171.99-5.56%
Vehicle crime51.6925.00%
Other theft50.50-28.57%
Burglary50.50150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.50-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour40.50-60.00%
Public order30.40-82.35%
Drugs20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.733.03%
Shoplifting183.38-14.29%
Public order171.7930.77%
Anti-social behaviour101.69-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson70.9975.00%
Other theft70.70-22.22%
Vehicle crime40.70300.00%
Bicycle theft30.40-25.00%
Theft from the person30.30200.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Drugs20.20-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.2313.79%
Shoplifting213.28162.50%
Public order132.0944.44%
Anti-social behaviour131.2918.18%
Other theft91.2928.57%
Drugs70.890.00%
Bicycle theft40.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.400.00%
Other crime30.400.00%
Burglary20.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.75-23.68%
Anti-social behaviour112.8883.33%
Public order91.090.00%
Shoplifting80.89-11.11%
Other theft70.79-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson40.7033.33%
Burglary40.40100.00%
Vehicle crime30.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.4426.67%
Other theft133.78116.67%
Shoplifting91.29-18.18%
Public order90.8980.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.890.00%
Other crime40.60300.00%
Drugs40.40100.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.300.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences307.9550.00%
Shoplifting112.98175.00%
Vehicle crime81.0960.00%
Other theft60.79-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour60.60-57.14%
Public order50.60-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.30-25.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Drugs20.20-50.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft229.14144.44%
Violence and sexual offences202.19-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour141.99133.33%
Public order61.39-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.60150.00%
Drugs40.50-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.40-42.86%
Shoplifting40.40-75.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Other crime20.20100.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4810.6371.43%
Shoplifting164.7714.29%
Other theft91.59-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.89-12.50%
Public order70.7040.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.7050.00%
Drugs50.60150.00%
Bicycle theft30.50-40.00%
Burglary20.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.20-66.67%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.64-17.65%
Other theft152.7866.67%
Shoplifting141.49180.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.39166.67%
Burglary60.79200.00%
Vehicle crime60.60-14.29%
Public order50.6066.67%
Bicycle theft50.5025.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.50100.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Drugs20.20-50.00%
Theft from the person20.20100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences347.4525.93%
Other theft93.38-10.00%
Vehicle crime70.89250.00%
Shoplifting50.70-16.67%
Drugs40.5033.33%
Bicycle theft40.40-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-25.00%
Public order30.30-25.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.20-33.33%
Other crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.76-15.62%
Other theft102.68150.00%
Shoplifting60.990.00%
Bicycle theft50.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.50-50.00%
Public order40.40-20.00%
Drugs30.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.30-57.14%
Burglary20.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.790.00%
Shoplifting60.700.00%
Vehicle crime60.600.00%
Bicycle theft50.600.00%
Public order50.500.00%
Other theft40.500.00%
Burglary30.400.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202434
July 202433
June 202429
May 202438
April 202430
March 202420
February 202448
January 202428
December 202334
November 202327
October 202332

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202417
July 202413
June 20249
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 20247
May 202413
April 20246
March 202422
February 20249
January 202415
December 20239
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 202413
June 202411
May 20246
April 20246
March 202414
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 202421
June 20248
May 20249
April 202411
March 20244
February 202416
January 202414
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Heyshott Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Goldsmith Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Shanklin Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Dickinson Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Mafeking Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Carisbrooke Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bramble Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Jessie Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Percy Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Telephone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Orchard Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Frensham Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Heidelberg Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Londesborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Manners Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Manners Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Ventnor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Fratton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Frogmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pretoria Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Delamere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1