PO4 8HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8HW

PO4 8HW, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.24 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8HW 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 8HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8HW, encompassing approximately 2369 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

PO4 8HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Furze Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Stowe Road with total crimes: 5

PO4 8HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.2481.82%
Criminal damage and arson38.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.70-62.07%
Anti-social behaviour44.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69200.00%
Vehicle crime21.27100.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.1920.83%
Public order212.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.9226.32%
Anti-social behaviour310.1350.00%
Drugs21.27100.00%
Public order20.84-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.0826.67%
Public order58.02400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.110.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.4436.36%
Criminal damage and arson36.3350.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.75-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson24.64-33.33%
Other crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.9150.00%
Drugs11.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.707.69%
Other theft25.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.39160.00%
Public order45.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.49-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Public order20.84-33.33%
Other theft10.84-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.170.00%
Public order33.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 3 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
May 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
July 202429
June 202424
May 202419
April 202415
March 202411
February 202414
January 202414
December 202313
November 20235
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Orchard Lane
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Furze Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Stowe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Oakdene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Waterlock Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Torfrida Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Redlands Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Trevis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Locksway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Solent Drive
    Total1
    Theft from the person1