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

Overview of Crime in PO4 0NH

FESTING ROAD, PO4 0NH, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.38 per 1,000 population. This PO4 0NH 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 0NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 0NH, encompassing approximately 4816 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

PO4 0NH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Leopold Street with total crimes: 4

FESTING ROAD, PO4 0NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.3871.43%
Public order84.98-27.27%
Other theft71.66250.00%
Shoplifting51.45-16.67%
Possession of weapons21.04100.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.59-46.15%
Public order112.9183.33%
Shoplifting62.28-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.25400.00%
Burglary31.0450.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.2113.04%
Shoplifting85.4014.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.66250.00%
Public order61.45-33.33%
Burglary21.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.21-25.81%
Public order94.7812.50%
Shoplifting71.870.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Other theft30.62-40.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other crime20.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.6782.35%
Public order86.4460.00%
Vehicle crime51.660.00%
Other theft51.0425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.040.00%
Other crime30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Drugs20.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.5113.33%
Public order53.5325.00%
Burglary41.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.83-20.00%
Other theft40.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-50.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.7215.38%
Criminal damage and arson63.11200.00%
Drugs61.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2566.67%
Public order41.04300.00%
Other theft20.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Burglary20.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.6430.00%
Shoplifting52.7066.67%
Other theft41.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.08150.00%
Other theft41.04100.00%
Public order40.83-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-40.00%
Shoplifting30.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.8566.67%
Public order53.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.04150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.64-40.00%
Public order51.870.00%
Shoplifting51.0425.00%
Drugs31.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-60.00%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.340.00%
Public order53.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.040.00%
Shoplifting40.830.00%
Drugs30.830.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
July 202426
June 202423
May 202431
April 202417
March 202415
February 202413
January 202410
December 202315
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20247
April 20242
February 20245
January 20243
November 20235
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20246
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
January 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Waverley Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Leopold Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Gain'S Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Festing Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Dorrita Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elizabeth Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Craneswater Gate
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Herbert Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. The Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rostrevor Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1