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

Overview of Crime in PO4 8HL

KINGSLEY ROAD, PO4 8HL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.79 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8HL 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 8HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8HL, encompassing approximately 5514 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO4 8HL area, explore the PO4 8HL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

PO4 8HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastney Road with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Cromarty Avenue with total crimes: 5

KINGSLEY ROAD, PO4 8HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.79109.09%
Criminal damage and arson74.170.00%
Shoplifting71.27250.00%
Public order71.2716.67%
Other theft41.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.98-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour71.9940.00%
Public order61.27100.00%
Other theft21.09-33.33%
Shoplifting20.36-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.900.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Public order30.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-33.33%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.17-7.69%
Public order62.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.09150.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.2630.00%
Public order62.36100.00%
Shoplifting31.090.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-33.33%
Other crime20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.53-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5450.00%
Public order30.54-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.8992.31%
Public order44.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73200.00%
Vehicle crime30.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.81-27.78%
Public order22.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.0828.57%
Public order33.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-75.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.1727.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.5425.00%
Burglary40.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.62-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.73300.00%
Other theft30.7350.00%
Public order30.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.980.00%
Public order63.080.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
July 202416
June 202412
May 202413
April 202410
March 202425
February 202413
January 202418
December 202314
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20242

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO4 8HL 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
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    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. Oakdene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Middlesex Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Glasgow Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gisors Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Perth Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Bransbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Fordingbridge Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Torfrida Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Redlands Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Trevis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Locksway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Solent Drive
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Suffolk Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1