ALVERSTONE ROAD, PO4 8GS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8GS

ALVERSTONE ROAD, PO4 8GS, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.08 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8GS 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 8GS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8GS, encompassing approximately 4060 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 8GS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alverstone Road with total crimes: 6
  • Cromarty Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • James Road with total crimes: 4

ALVERSTONE ROAD, PO4 8GS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.0850.00%
Bicycle theft55.17400.00%
Public order41.230.00%
Other theft30.99200.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.88-22.22%
Public order43.45-42.86%
Burglary30.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-62.50%
Other theft10.740.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.43166.67%
Public order71.97-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft20.49100.00%
Other theft10.49-80.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.33-5.26%
Public order114.43266.67%
Other theft52.7166.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-25.00%
Shoplifting20.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.6035.71%
Anti-social behaviour44.68-33.33%
Shoplifting40.990.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Other theft30.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.600.00%
Other theft63.45-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.480.00%
Shoplifting41.48300.00%
Public order30.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1513.30275.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.6940.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.4550.00%
Public order41.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9933.33%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.90-56.52%
Other theft42.46-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour40.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-57.14%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.5635.29%
Other theft95.66125.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.22250.00%
Burglary31.720.00%
Public order30.74-57.14%
Theft from the person20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.25-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.0830.77%
Public order74.19133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.720.00%
Shoplifting40.990.00%
Other theft40.990.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.63-13.33%
Other theft43.2033.33%
Public order30.9950.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.690.00%
Shoplifting41.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Bicycle theft30.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

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
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 202418
June 202418
May 202419
April 202414
March 202414
February 202410
January 202423
December 202317
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 202411
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 202415
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
May 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 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
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alverstone Road
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cromarty Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 3. James Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Specks Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Heron Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Shelford Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Weston Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Carisbrooke Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rodney Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hospital
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B2153
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Church View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Anson Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Fratton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Frogmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1