FRENSHAM ROAD, PO4 8AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8AG

FRENSHAM ROAD, PO4 8AG, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8AG 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 8AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8AG, encompassing approximately 10485 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO4 8AG area, explore the PO4 8AG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)

PO4 8AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9

FRENSHAM ROAD, PO4 8AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.7318.52%
Shoplifting163.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.5344.44%
Public order101.2442.86%
Drugs80.950.00%
Other theft80.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.76-33.33%
Other crime30.380.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Burglary20.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.15-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.5850.00%
Shoplifting80.86-11.11%
Other theft80.76-20.00%
Public order70.7640.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.67200.00%
Burglary40.57100.00%
Vehicle crime30.3850.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences307.153.45%
Other theft102.8642.86%
Shoplifting90.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.86-14.29%
Public order50.5766.67%
Other crime40.48300.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.190.00%
Drugs20.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.19100.00%
Vehicle crime20.19-71.43%
Robbery10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.8793.33%
Shoplifting92.77200.00%
Vehicle crime70.860.00%
Other theft70.67-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour70.67-50.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Drugs20.29100.00%
Theft from the person20.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.19-33.33%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-50.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft187.15157.14%
Violence and sexual offences151.72-65.12%
Anti-social behaviour141.43180.00%
Vehicle crime71.34250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-57.14%
Public order30.29-57.14%
Robbery30.290.00%
Shoplifting30.29-78.57%
Burglary20.290.00%
Other crime20.19100.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.19100.00%
Drugs10.19-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences439.1659.26%
Shoplifting144.1016.67%
Other theft71.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.6716.67%
Public order70.6740.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.6725.00%
Drugs50.48150.00%
Burglary20.48-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.19-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.01-18.18%
Other theft142.5875.00%
Shoplifting121.34140.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.14200.00%
Burglary50.57150.00%
Vehicle crime50.48-16.67%
Public order50.48150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.48300.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Drugs20.19-50.00%
Theft from the person20.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences336.2065.00%
Other theft83.15-11.11%
Vehicle crime60.76200.00%
Shoplifting50.5766.67%
Drugs40.48300.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.19-50.00%
Public order20.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.10-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.86-25.93%
Other theft91.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.86-42.86%
Public order40.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.38-33.33%
Shoplifting30.38-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.19-60.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.49-27.03%
Criminal damage and arson72.58133.33%
Public order60.67-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour60.5720.00%
Shoplifting50.570.00%
Vehicle crime50.48-28.57%
Burglary30.48-25.00%
Other theft30.29-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences377.532.78%
Other theft73.530.00%
Vehicle crime70.6716.67%
Public order70.67-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.67-16.67%
Shoplifting50.48-28.57%
Burglary40.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.38-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.29200.00%
Drugs10.29-80.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences368.3056.52%
Public order103.43400.00%
Shoplifting70.9516.67%
Other theft70.67-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.6720.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.570.00%
Drugs50.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.480.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.100.00%
Other theft82.190.00%
Shoplifting60.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.570.00%
Vehicle crime50.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.480.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Bicycle theft30.290.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Public order20.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20248
May 20249
April 20249
March 20243
February 202414
January 202412
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202427
May 202430
April 202429
March 202415
February 202443
January 202427
December 202333
November 202320
October 202327
September 202337
August 202336
July 202323

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20249
May 20246
April 20247
March 202414
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20237
August 202310
July 20232

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410
April 20247
March 202418
February 20247
January 202414
December 20238
November 20239
October 20233
September 20237
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO4 8AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total24
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Goldsmith Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. St Augustine Road
    Total7
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Manners Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Telephone Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 8. Grayshott Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 9. Bath Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Devonshire Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Winter Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B2153
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Ruskin Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Londesborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Heidelberg Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Fernhurst Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Mafeking Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Claydon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Apsley Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Sutherland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Jessie Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Talbot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Empshott Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Jubilee Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Delamere Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Pepys Close
    Total1
    Drugs1