PO4 8GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8GB

PO4 8GB, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.61 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8GB 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 8GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8GB, encompassing approximately 2149 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

PO4 8GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Lane with total crimes: 17
  • Redwing Court with total crimes: 5
  • St James Place with total crimes: 5

PO4 8GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.613.45%
Criminal damage and arson413.95300.00%
Public order41.86300.00%
Bicycle theft11.860.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.7426.09%
Theft from the person213.490.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%
Public order10.47-80.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%

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 offences2318.6143.75%
Public order510.70400.00%
Other theft32.33200.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Other crime10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1610.7060.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.98-33.33%
Other crime24.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-66.67%
Other theft10.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.5666.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.98200.00%
Drugs22.79100.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-50.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.84-10.00%
Other theft24.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Public order20.93-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.70150.00%
Public order54.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.05-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.860.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Other theft10.93-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.9116.67%
Other theft33.2650.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.05-33.33%
Burglary22.79-33.33%
Other theft20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.16-43.75%
Public order44.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8650.00%
Burglary31.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-33.33%
Drugs10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.490.00%
Public order47.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202429
May 202423
April 202416
March 202410
February 202415
January 20249
December 202310
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236
August 20239
July 202316

A total of 1 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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Orchard Lane
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Public order1
  • 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. Broom Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Furze Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Seaway Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Dunlin Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Broom Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Longshore Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1