FAIR OAK ROAD, PO4 8FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8FQ

FAIR OAK ROAD, PO4 8FQ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.60 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8FQ 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 (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO4 8FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8FQ, encompassing approximately 3114 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO4 8FQ area, explore the PO4 8FQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PO4 8FQ area, visit the PO4 8FQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-32.26% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

PO4 8FQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St James Place with total crimes: 10
  • Orchard Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Morgan Road with total crimes: 4

FAIR OAK ROAD, PO4 8FQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.60-32.26%
Criminal damage and arson46.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.28300.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.1740.91%
Criminal damage and arson49.95300.00%
Public order21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.63-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour37.060.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Public order10.32-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.8421.05%
Public order57.39400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6150.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.0390.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.46-28.57%
Other theft23.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-71.43%
Other crime10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.03-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson74.50250.00%
Burglary22.250.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.3514.29%
Public order35.140.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.95133.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2850.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.50-50.00%
Public order31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Other theft10.64-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0620.00%
Other theft33.8550.00%
Public order30.9650.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.100.00%
Burglary23.210.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202431
June 202422
May 202423
April 202419
March 202410
February 202414
January 202416
December 202314
November 20236
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. St James Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Orchard Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Morgan Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Furze Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Broom Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Seaway Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Stowe Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Locksway Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Mayles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1