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

Overview of Crime in PO4 8HN

KINGSLEY ROAD, PO4 8HN, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.33 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8HN 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 8HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8HN, encompassing approximately 3645 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

PO4 8HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Stowe Road with total crimes: 5
  • Rosetta Road with total crimes: 4

KINGSLEY ROAD, PO4 8HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.33333.33%
Shoplifting63.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65300.00%
Other theft31.1050.00%
Public order30.82-50.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-83.33%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order66.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6520.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.65-62.50%
Other theft20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.03-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.190.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Public order20.55-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Shoplifting10.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.47150.00%
Public order51.3725.00%
Shoplifting31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.8620.00%
Public order43.29300.00%
Shoplifting31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Other crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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 offences106.03-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour32.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8250.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.9546.15%
Vehicle crime35.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

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 offences136.03-35.00%
Public order23.57-33.33%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.6866.67%
Public order35.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In December 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 offences128.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.2925.00%
Burglary41.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1033.33%
Public order31.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.76-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Public order30.82-25.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.410.00%
Public order44.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
July 20248
June 20249
May 202412
April 202410
March 202419
February 202413
January 202420
December 202312
November 20236
October 202315

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

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
August 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Stowe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Rosetta Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Oakdene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Sea Breeze Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Glasgow Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Perth Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Bransbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Waterlock Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Torfrida Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Redlands Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trevis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Locksway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Solent Drive
    Total1
    Theft from the person1