VENTNOR ROAD, PO4 0DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 0DX

VENTNOR ROAD, PO4 0DX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.10 per 1,000 population. This PO4 0DX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO4 postcode area, which has experienced 357 crimes and a crime rate of 8.45 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO4 0DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 0DX, encompassing approximately 8922 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)

PO4 0DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Manners Lane with total crimes: 6

VENTNOR ROAD, PO4 0DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.106.90%
Shoplifting153.47-6.25%
Public order111.6883.33%
Other theft91.2328.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.01300.00%
Theft from the person50.90400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.56-54.55%
Burglary30.5650.00%
Bicycle theft30.34200.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Possession of weapons20.22100.00%
Drugs20.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.22-33.33%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.53-9.38%
Shoplifting163.2577.78%
Anti-social behaviour111.7957.14%
Other theft71.2375.00%
Public order60.7820.00%
Drugs40.67300.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-33.33%
Burglary20.22-33.33%
Other crime20.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.85-11.11%
Shoplifting93.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.0116.67%
Public order50.78-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.56-20.00%
Other theft40.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-72.73%
Burglary30.34200.00%
Possession of weapons20.34100.00%
Drugs10.22-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.7763.64%
Other theft124.03140.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.34175.00%
Public order91.2380.00%
Shoplifting91.01125.00%
Other crime71.01600.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.7820.00%
Vehicle crime50.67-37.50%
Drugs50.5666.67%
Robbery20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.11-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.40-26.67%
Vehicle crime82.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.90-16.67%
Other theft50.56-28.57%
Public order50.56-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.56100.00%
Shoplifting40.450.00%
Burglary30.4550.00%
Drugs30.34-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.34200.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.29-34.78%
Public order83.360.00%
Other theft70.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.78-25.00%
Drugs50.670.00%
Shoplifting40.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.450.00%
Other crime30.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Burglary20.22-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4610.5439.39%
Public order85.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour80.90166.67%
Shoplifting80.9014.29%
Other theft70.90-30.00%
Drugs50.7825.00%
Vehicle crime40.56-55.56%
Burglary30.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.980.00%
Other theft103.7025.00%
Vehicle crime91.120.00%
Shoplifting71.0175.00%
Bicycle theft70.78133.33%
Public order60.7820.00%
Drugs40.670.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.34-25.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.22-60.00%
Burglary20.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.4126.92%
Vehicle crime93.7050.00%
Other theft81.01-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson50.90-28.57%
Public order50.560.00%
Drugs40.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.45-20.00%
Shoplifting40.45-20.00%
Burglary40.4533.33%
Possession of weapons30.45200.00%
Bicycle theft30.34-40.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.74-16.13%
Other theft112.91450.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2316.67%
Vehicle crime60.7820.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.67-28.57%
Shoplifting50.5625.00%
Public order50.5625.00%
Bicycle theft50.5666.67%
Drugs40.56300.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.85-22.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.780.00%
Vehicle crime50.67-37.50%
Shoplifting40.56-71.43%
Public order40.45-42.86%
Burglary30.45-40.00%
Robbery30.3450.00%
Bicycle theft30.34-72.73%
Other theft20.34-66.67%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4012.100.00%
Shoplifting144.480.00%
Bicycle theft111.570.00%
Vehicle crime81.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.900.00%
Public order70.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.780.00%
Other theft60.670.00%
Burglary50.670.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Robbery20.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20246
June 20245
May 20249
April 20245
March 20248
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
June 20243
May 202411
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 202412
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 202311
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 389 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 202429
June 202432
May 202436
April 202422
March 202430
February 202446
January 202433
December 202333
November 202326
October 202331
September 202340

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202416
June 20249
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 202314

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202411
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Manners Lane
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Telephone Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chetwynd Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Fratton (Station)
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Victoria Road North
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Shanklin Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Eton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total4
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fratton
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bradford Road
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 13. Britannia Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Harrow Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Selbourne Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Jubilee Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rochester Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Inglis Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Lawrence Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Britannia Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Sutherland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Manners Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ventnor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cleveland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Heidelberg Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Fernhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Edmund Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1