KINGSLEY ROAD, PO4 8HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8HJ

KINGSLEY ROAD, PO4 8HJ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.39 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8HJ 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 8HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8HJ, encompassing approximately 7052 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 8HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastney Road with total crimes: 8
  • Cromarty Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Stowe Road with total crimes: 3

KINGSLEY ROAD, PO4 8HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.3930.77%
Anti-social behaviour52.41-16.67%
Other theft30.710.00%
Shoplifting30.430.00%
Public order30.43-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.84200.00%
Public order50.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Shoplifting30.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.1118.18%
Public order51.84150.00%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Drugs30.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-33.33%
Other crime20.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.40-60.71%
Criminal damage and arson31.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.43-40.00%
Public order20.43-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.14-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.52133.33%
Vehicle crime53.97400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.71300.00%
Public order40.57100.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28100.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences122.98-33.33%
Public order21.700.00%
Other theft20.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences183.8312.50%
Public order22.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.14-80.00%
Other theft10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.3960.00%
Burglary52.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.7125.00%
Vehicle crime40.71100.00%
Public order40.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.97-56.52%
Other theft41.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.57300.00%
Public order20.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.28100.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-33.33%
Drugs20.28100.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences235.8115.00%
Public order63.2620.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.14-83.33%

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 offences205.6766.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.8420.00%
Public order50.85150.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Other theft20.43-60.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-75.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.54-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.70-16.67%
Other theft50.7166.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.7133.33%
Vehicle crime30.5750.00%
Public order20.43-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.990.00%
Public order40.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Shoplifting30.430.00%
Other theft30.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
July 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20231

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202413
May 202413
April 202411
March 202428
February 202412
January 202418
December 202316
November 202310
October 202323
September 202320
August 202312
July 202314

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

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 8HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Eastney Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Cromarty Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Stowe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Middlesex Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ringwood Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Dunn Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Pleasant Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bransbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cockleshell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Yeo Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Kingsley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Catisfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Rosetta Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Gurney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Gisors Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Perth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1