PRINCE ALBERT ROAD, PO4 8EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8EL

PRINCE ALBERT ROAD, PO4 8EL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.75 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8EL 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 8EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8EL, encompassing approximately 9188 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-21.88% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

PO4 8EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Eastney Road with total crimes: 11
  • Cromarty Avenue with total crimes: 5

PRINCE ALBERT ROAD, PO4 8EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.75-21.88%
Public order102.7242.86%
Shoplifting71.0975.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.7650.00%
Other theft40.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-71.43%
Burglary20.22100.00%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.22100.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences326.9718.52%
Anti-social behaviour73.4875.00%
Public order70.76133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.760.00%
Shoplifting40.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Other theft20.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences275.778.00%
Shoplifting62.9420.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.44-20.00%
Public order30.44-66.67%
Drugs30.33200.00%
Other theft20.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.2013.64%
Public order92.72-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson50.98400.00%
Shoplifting50.5466.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.54-50.00%
Other theft30.44-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.3115.79%
Public order112.3937.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.20166.67%
Other theft40.87100.00%
Burglary30.4450.00%
Shoplifting30.330.00%
Drugs30.3350.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.12-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.07300.00%
Public order80.8714.29%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.33-70.00%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Other theft20.22100.00%
Burglary20.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.8847.06%
Vehicle crime102.72900.00%
Public order71.09250.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.76100.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.22100.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.11-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences173.596.25%
Other theft51.85150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.540.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Public order20.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.11-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163.596.67%
Shoplifting41.74300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.44-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.22-50.00%
Other theft20.220.00%
Burglary20.22100.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.11-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.707.14%
Anti-social behaviour51.6325.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.54100.00%
Public order40.4433.33%
Vehicle crime30.4450.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.11-50.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.81-44.00%
Other theft51.52400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.54-33.33%
Drugs30.44200.00%
Public order30.33-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Shoplifting20.22-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.720.00%
Public order50.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.540.00%
Burglary30.440.00%
Shoplifting30.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20243
June 20249
May 202411
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202432
July 202427
June 202425
May 202422
April 202419
March 202425
February 202417
January 202416
December 202315
November 202314
October 202325

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 202410
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 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
July 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Eastney Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Cromarty Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 4. Rosetta Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Highland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Billing Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Middlesex Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Weston Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Glasgow Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gisors Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Perth Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Wimborne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Blenheim Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Pedam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Landguard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Reginald Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fordingbridge Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Suffolk Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Devonshire Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. B2153
    Total1
    Other theft1