PO4 8FL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8FL

PO4 8FL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.03 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8FL 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 8FL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8FL, encompassing approximately 8397 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

PO4 8FL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastney Road with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Cromarty Avenue with total crimes: 5

PO4 8FL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.034.35%
Public order82.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.95250.00%
Shoplifting70.8375.00%
Other theft40.83100.00%
Possession of weapons30.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.24-4.17%
Public order62.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.710.00%
Shoplifting40.60-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Other theft20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.8450.00%
Shoplifting52.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.6050.00%
Public order30.36-62.50%
Drugs30.360.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.00-15.79%
Public order81.91166.67%
Shoplifting50.9566.67%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.48-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.36100.00%
Other theft20.24-33.33%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.2472.73%
Anti-social behaviour82.26166.67%
Drugs40.95300.00%
Other theft30.480.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Public order30.3650.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-80.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.57-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.31150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-40.00%
Other theft30.3650.00%
Vehicle crime30.36-62.50%
Public order20.36-71.43%
Burglary20.24100.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.9592.31%
Vehicle crime82.980.00%
Public order70.95600.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.8366.67%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.24100.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

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 offences132.86-7.14%
Other theft31.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Public order10.12-50.00%
Burglary10.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.12-75.00%

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 offences143.57-17.65%
Shoplifting41.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Public order20.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.24-33.33%
Other theft20.24100.00%
Burglary20.24100.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.12-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.1770.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Vehicle crime30.3650.00%
Public order30.36200.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.12-80.00%
Shoplifting10.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.33-54.55%
Other theft51.19400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%
Drugs20.24100.00%
Shoplifting20.24-33.33%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Burglary10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.76-8.33%
Public order42.620.00%
Shoplifting30.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.36-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Burglary20.24100.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.860.00%
Public order40.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Other theft30.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243
March 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
July 202424
June 202416
May 202419
April 202411
March 202425
February 202413
January 202414
December 202317
November 202310
October 202322
September 202324

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Eastney Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Cromarty Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 4. Stowe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Rosetta Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Middlesex Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Shelford Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Landguard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Reginald Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bransbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Suffolk Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Devonshire Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. B2153
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Church View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1