PO4 8BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8BQ

PO4 8BQ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.85 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8BQ 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 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8BQ, encompassing approximately 3957 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

PO4 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • James Road with total crimes: 9
  • Redwing Court with total crimes: 5
  • St James Place with total crimes: 5

PO4 8BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.850.00%
Public order64.5520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.52300.00%
Vehicle crime31.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.07-5.26%
Public order54.5566.67%
Vehicle crime11.26-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.6146.15%
Anti-social behaviour54.8025.00%
Other theft41.260.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.760.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8218.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.280.00%
Other theft41.01300.00%
Public order31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.560.00%
Other crime32.78200.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.57-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.7875.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.77200.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.3553.85%
Other theft65.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.52100.00%
Public order21.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5818.18%
Public order63.28100.00%
Burglary41.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.05-38.89%
Public order32.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.8412.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.5533.33%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.8360.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.04-25.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Public order20.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 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 offences107.58-23.08%
Public order62.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.52-33.33%
Burglary21.010.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.090.00%
Public order63.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.520.00%
Vehicle crime41.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202418
May 202419
April 202413
March 202411
February 202411
January 202420
December 202313
November 202311
October 202318
September 202316
August 202310
July 202313

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20245
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
January 20246
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. James Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Redwing Court
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. St James Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Mariners Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Alverstone Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Heron Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cotton Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mayles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Meon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Catisfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Church View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Euston Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Eastern Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Petworth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lacey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Salterns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cheslyn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1