PO4 0LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 0LQ

PO4 0LQ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.14 per 1,000 population. This PO4 0LQ 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 0LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 0LQ, encompassing approximately 7822 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (20.59% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)

PO4 0LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 14
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 9

PO4 0LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.1420.59%
Public order175.24-5.56%
Shoplifting82.17-46.67%
Possession of weapons51.02150.00%
Other theft50.64-50.00%
Burglary40.64-33.33%
Drugs40.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.51-80.00%
Vehicle crime30.38200.00%
Other crime20.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.0913.33%
Public order184.3538.46%
Shoplifting152.3025.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.9250.00%
Other theft101.92233.33%
Burglary61.28200.00%
Bicycle theft40.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.51-60.00%
Drugs30.51-57.14%
Other crime30.3850.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.02-28.57%
Public order133.8418.18%
Shoplifting121.66-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.53150.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.28233.33%
Drugs71.2816.67%
Vehicle crime40.8933.33%
Other theft30.51-25.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Burglary20.26-33.33%
Robbery10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4211.89-2.33%
Shoplifting155.37150.00%
Public order111.9257.14%
Drugs61.41200.00%
Other theft40.77-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-40.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.38-50.00%
Other crime10.38-80.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.6330.30%
Anti-social behaviour85.5060.00%
Public order71.02-30.00%
Other theft70.89-12.50%
Shoplifting60.89-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson60.77-25.00%
Other crime50.77400.00%
Vehicle crime50.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Drugs20.26100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.630.00%
Shoplifting114.220.00%
Public order101.4111.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.2833.33%
Other theft81.0233.33%
Burglary71.0275.00%
Vehicle crime50.89150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.64-44.44%
Drugs10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.4817.86%
Shoplifting114.22-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour91.4150.00%
Public order91.15200.00%
Other theft61.1520.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.77200.00%
Burglary40.770.00%
Drugs20.51-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.26100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.59-20.00%
Shoplifting213.58-36.36%
Drugs72.68133.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.890.00%
Other theft50.77-16.67%
Public order30.64-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.42-2.78%
Shoplifting334.47106.25%
Public order104.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.28200.00%
Other theft60.7750.00%
Vehicle crime40.77-42.86%
Drugs30.510.00%
Burglary20.38-33.33%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.0233.33%
Shoplifting164.60100.00%
Public order102.0511.11%
Vehicle crime71.28-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.890.00%
Other theft40.77-42.86%
Robbery40.510.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Drugs30.38-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.593.85%
Vehicle crime93.45125.00%
Public order91.1512.50%
Shoplifting81.15-11.11%
Other theft71.02-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.89-33.33%
Drugs40.7733.33%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.26-75.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.250.00%
Shoplifting93.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.150.00%
Other theft81.020.00%
Public order81.020.00%
Vehicle crime41.020.00%
Robbery30.510.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202415
July 202410
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 202413
June 202411
May 20247
April 202410
March 20249
February 20243
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202412
June 202415
May 20246
April 202411
March 202411
February 202421
January 202433
December 202316
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202434
July 202430
June 202442
May 202443
April 202433
March 202433
February 202428
January 202435
December 202336
November 202327
October 202326

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
April 20247
March 20244
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20234
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Waverley Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Albert Road
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Wish Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Leopold Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lawrence Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Northcote Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gain'S Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Duncan Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Theatre Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 12. Fawcett Road
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 13. Norman Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dorrita Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Chelsea Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Wilson Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Londesborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Delamere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chetwynd Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Boulton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Wyndcliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wheatstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Beatrice Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Allen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Herbert Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. The Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Goodwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1