FESTING ROAD, PO4 0NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 0NG

FESTING ROAD, PO4 0NG, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.71 per 1,000 population. This PO4 0NG 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 0NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 0NG, encompassing approximately 6874 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

PO4 0NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wyndcliffe Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 5

FESTING ROAD, PO4 0NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.71-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson72.0416.67%
Public order71.02-22.22%
Shoplifting61.02-25.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Drugs30.44-40.00%
Robbery30.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.44-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Burglary20.29100.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.44-32.14%
Public order92.7628.57%
Shoplifting81.3114.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.16100.00%
Drugs50.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.73150.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.020.00%
Shoplifting74.07600.00%
Public order71.020.00%
Other theft51.0225.00%
Drugs50.73400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-40.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other crime20.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.8527.27%
Public order74.0716.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.0225.00%
Other crime40.73300.00%
Other theft40.58-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.29-33.33%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.2746.67%
Public order63.2050.00%
Other theft50.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.73-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.440.00%
Shoplifting30.440.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Drugs10.29-80.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.8225.00%
Drugs52.18400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.73150.00%
Other theft40.730.00%
Public order40.58300.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.44-25.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.24-40.00%
Shoplifting91.75125.00%
Other theft41.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%
Public order10.15-75.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.11-4.76%
Shoplifting42.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.5833.33%
Public order40.580.00%
Drugs30.58200.00%
Vehicle crime30.4450.00%
Other theft20.44-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.69110.00%
Other theft53.05400.00%
Public order40.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.44-40.00%
Shoplifting30.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-60.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.82-37.50%
Public order61.450.00%
Shoplifting60.87-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour50.87-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.7366.67%
Drugs40.73-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-75.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.8714.29%
Criminal damage and arson82.33300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.16-41.67%
Shoplifting71.0216.67%
Public order61.02100.00%
Drugs50.87400.00%
Burglary30.7350.00%
Other theft30.44-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.040.00%
Vehicle crime61.750.00%
Shoplifting60.870.00%
Other theft50.870.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202419
June 202428
May 202428
April 202422
March 202415
February 202412
January 202420
December 202321
November 202310
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
February 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wyndcliffe Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
  • 3. Albert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Leopold Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Northcote Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Tower Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Graham Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. St Ronans Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beatrice Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Burbidge Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. St Albans Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. St Augustine Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Edmund Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Harold Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wheatstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Trevor Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Herbert Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Welch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Festing Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Exeter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. The Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Festing Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Elizabeth Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Helena Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St Helens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1