OLD BRIDGE ROAD, PO4 0PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 0PY

OLD BRIDGE ROAD, PO4 0PY, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.95 per 1,000 population. This PO4 0PY 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 (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO4 0PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 0PY, encompassing approximately 6164 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-9.76% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO4 0PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 8
  • Alhambra Road with total crimes: 7

OLD BRIDGE ROAD, PO4 0PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.95-9.76%
Public order116.0010.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.78100.00%
Shoplifting81.62-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson61.30100.00%
Vehicle crime40.97300.00%
Other theft40.6533.33%
Burglary30.650.00%
Drugs20.49-60.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.79-12.77%
Shoplifting116.65450.00%
Public order101.78-9.09%
Drugs51.6225.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.81-50.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Other theft30.49-50.00%
Other crime30.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.49-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.49-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4715.4195.83%
Public order117.6237.50%
Anti-social behaviour101.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.620.00%
Other theft61.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime40.9733.33%
Drugs40.65100.00%
Other crime30.6550.00%
Shoplifting20.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.52-20.00%
Other theft83.89100.00%
Public order81.30-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.30-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.14-14.29%
Burglary60.9750.00%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Shoplifting30.490.00%
Drugs20.49-75.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.3315.38%
Public order94.8780.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.46800.00%
Drugs81.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.3016.67%
Burglary41.14100.00%
Other theft40.65-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Other crime20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences2610.224.00%
Shoplifting94.2280.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4620.00%
Public order50.97-28.57%
Other theft50.8125.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-25.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Burglary20.32100.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-75.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.25-19.35%
Public order74.0616.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.1425.00%
Shoplifting50.8166.67%
Other theft40.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.65-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.65-20.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.8782.35%
Criminal damage and arson95.0380.00%
Public order61.46-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.9725.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.810.00%
Other theft40.6533.33%
Shoplifting30.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.16-75.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.44-43.33%
Public order72.76-30.00%
Shoplifting61.14-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.97-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.81-20.00%
Drugs40.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.65-60.00%
Other theft30.65-70.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.25-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour104.87-33.33%
Other theft101.62100.00%
Public order101.6225.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.62100.00%
Shoplifting71.3016.67%
Drugs61.14500.00%
Vehicle crime50.9725.00%
Burglary20.81-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.9545.45%
Anti-social behaviour155.19-6.25%
Public order82.43-27.27%
Shoplifting61.30-77.78%
Burglary50.97400.00%
Other theft50.81400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.810.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.65-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.32100.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2715.253.85%
Violence and sexual offences224.38-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour163.576.67%
Public order112.6022.22%
Vehicle crime41.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Other theft10.16-88.89%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.840.00%
Shoplifting264.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.220.00%
Public order92.430.00%
Other theft91.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.460.00%
Vehicle crime81.300.00%
Theft from the person31.300.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 202410
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 202310
September 202315
August 202316
July 202315

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 389 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202441
May 202447
April 202424
March 202430
February 202426
January 202425
December 202331
November 202317
October 202330
September 202332
August 202322
July 202327

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20247
March 20249
February 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238
September 20234
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202410
May 202411
April 20248
March 20249
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 202310
September 20238
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202411
May 20242
April 20243
February 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236
August 202327
July 202326

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 202310
September 20235
August 20231
July 20239

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Waverley Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Alhambra Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 4. Albert Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Helens Parade
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wish Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Harold Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wyndcliffe Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rostrevor Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Trevor Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Shirley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Andover Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Whitwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Granada Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Simons Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 18. Northcote Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. St Ronans Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Leopold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Lowcay Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Allen'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Herbert Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Gain'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Exeter Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Helena Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bruce Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. B2155
    Total1
    Other theft1