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

Overview of Crime in PO4 8EN

PRINCE ALBERT ROAD, PO4 8EN, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8EN 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 8EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8EN, encompassing approximately 8989 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 8EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Eastney Road with total crimes: 8
  • Cromarty Avenue with total crimes: 6

PRINCE ALBERT ROAD, PO4 8EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.2315.00%
Shoplifting52.560.00%
Drugs40.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4450.00%
Public order30.33-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.330.00%
Other theft20.33-33.33%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.11-75.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.125.26%
Public order72.2275.00%
Shoplifting50.7866.67%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Other theft30.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33100.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.4572.73%
Anti-social behaviour62.11100.00%
Public order40.67100.00%
Other theft30.4450.00%
Shoplifting30.330.00%
Drugs30.33200.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.22200.00%
Vehicle crime40.67-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour30.44-40.00%
Other theft20.330.00%
Public order20.22-66.67%
Burglary20.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.5669.23%
Vehicle crime112.451000.00%
Public order61.22500.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.6766.67%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Burglary20.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences132.67-7.14%
Other theft31.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.33200.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.110.00%
Burglary10.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.11-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.23-12.50%
Shoplifting41.56300.00%
Other theft30.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-33.33%
Burglary20.22100.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.11-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.11-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.11-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163.5645.45%
Anti-social behaviour41.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4450.00%
Vehicle crime30.3350.00%
Public order30.33200.00%
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 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.11-31.25%
Other theft51.22400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.22100.00%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Drugs20.22100.00%
Shoplifting20.22-33.33%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.11-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163.78-20.00%
Burglary31.78200.00%
Shoplifting30.330.00%
Public order30.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.7811.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.220.00%
Other theft50.67-16.67%
Public order30.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.33-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.33100.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.110.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences184.4563.64%
Anti-social behaviour62.000.00%
Other theft60.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.67400.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%
Robbery10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.11-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.220.00%
Other theft40.670.00%
Shoplifting40.440.00%
Public order30.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Burglary20.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202420
May 202419
April 202411
March 202422
February 202413
January 202414
December 202316
November 202311
October 202316
September 202320
August 202318
July 202311

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20235
October 20231
September 20235
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20244
March 202411
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20241
November 20232
October 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 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
June 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Eastney Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Cromarty Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Middlesex Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hatfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ringwood Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Devonshire Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Winter Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. B2153
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Meon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Catisfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Rosetta Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Gurney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gisors Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Perth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Claydon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Apsley Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Priory Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Church View
    Total1
    Public order1