LOCKSWAY ROAD, PO4 8JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8JN

LOCKSWAY ROAD, PO4 8JN, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8JN 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 (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO4 8JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8JN, encompassing approximately 7667 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 8JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Essex Road with total crimes: 8
  • Eastney Road with total crimes: 4
  • Prince Albert Road with total crimes: 3

LOCKSWAY ROAD, PO4 8JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.96-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour43.00-20.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-33.33%
Shoplifting20.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences266.3944.44%
Anti-social behaviour53.39150.00%
Shoplifting40.65-20.00%
Drugs40.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5250.00%
Public order30.39-66.67%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-66.67%
Other theft10.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.74-10.00%
Public order92.35200.00%
Shoplifting51.17150.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.26-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.26100.00%
Other theft20.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.8753.85%
Anti-social behaviour92.61800.00%
Drugs41.17300.00%
Other theft30.520.00%
Public order30.390.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.78-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7050.00%
Public order30.39-50.00%
Other theft30.3950.00%
Vehicle crime30.39-62.50%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.52177.78%
Vehicle crime83.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.04100.00%
Public order60.78500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Other theft20.26-33.33%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.74-40.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.39200.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Public order10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.13-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.170.00%
Shoplifting41.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-25.00%
Other theft30.3950.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-33.33%
Burglary20.26-33.33%
Public order10.26-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.967.14%
Anti-social behaviour51.96400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.65300.00%
Public order40.52300.00%
Burglary30.52200.00%
Vehicle crime30.390.00%
Other theft20.39-66.67%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.13-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences144.17-36.36%
Other theft61.83200.00%
Vehicle crime30.78200.00%
Drugs30.39200.00%
Shoplifting20.39-33.33%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-66.67%
Burglary10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.35-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson32.87-25.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Public order30.39-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.39-25.00%
Other theft20.39-33.33%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-75.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.040.00%
Public order53.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.520.00%
Vehicle crime40.520.00%
Other theft30.520.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202426
June 202418
May 202420
April 202413
March 202425
February 20249
January 202415
December 202315
November 202314
October 202322
September 202328

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20249
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

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
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20249
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20244
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Essex Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Eastney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Prince Albert Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Carisbrooke Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Cromarty Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hollam Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Stowe Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Tranmere Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Middlesex Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Gisors Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mayles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Glasgow Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Devonshire Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. B2153
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Specks Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1