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

Overview of Crime in PO4 8JW

LOCKSWAY ROAD, PO4 8JW, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8JW 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 8JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8JW, encompassing approximately 5908 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

PO4 8JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • St James Place with total crimes: 10
  • Essex Road with total crimes: 8
  • Eastney Road with total crimes: 4

LOCKSWAY ROAD, PO4 8JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.2828.57%
Anti-social behaviour74.5775.00%
Public order41.1833.33%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.6090.91%
Criminal damage and arson43.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.680.00%
Public order30.68-25.00%
Shoplifting20.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.34-33.33%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.74-31.25%
Public order41.8633.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.68-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Shoplifting30.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In May 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 offences165.9214.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.71150.00%
Drugs30.85200.00%
Public order30.5150.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Other theft20.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.57-36.36%
Other theft32.37200.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Public order20.34-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.2669.23%
Public order53.72400.00%
Vehicle crime50.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.34100.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.23-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.20400.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.57-6.25%
Public order32.54-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Other theft20.34100.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-80.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences165.7533.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.71400.00%
Public order40.85300.00%
Vehicle crime30.6850.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34100.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.06-50.00%
Other theft22.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.34100.00%
Drugs20.34100.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Public order10.17-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.77-4.00%
Public order64.0650.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-66.67%
Burglary10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.230.00%
Public order41.020.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202421
June 202411
May 202416
April 202414
March 202422
February 202413
January 202415
December 202316
November 202312
October 202324
September 202325

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
September 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
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 8JW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St James Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Essex Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Eastney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Morgan Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bransbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Locksway Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Mayles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Glasgow Road
    Total1
    Other theft1