PO4 8JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8JZ

PO4 8JZ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.51 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8JZ 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 (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO4 8JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8JZ, encompassing approximately 3594 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

PO4 8JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redwing Court with total crimes: 5
  • St James Place with total crimes: 5
  • Mariners Walk with total crimes: 3

PO4 8JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.510.00%
Public order53.8966.67%
Vehicle crime41.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11200.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.120.00%
Public order33.89200.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.4627.27%
Other theft43.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In April 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 offences116.4057.14%
Anti-social behaviour43.060.00%
Other theft41.11300.00%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.62-36.36%
Other crime21.95100.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.230.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.40-8.33%
Other theft53.06400.00%
Public order21.39-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.5133.33%
Public order53.34150.00%
Burglary41.39300.00%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.73-40.00%
Public order22.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences157.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences156.6887.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.68-46.67%
Public order52.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-50.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.070.00%
Vehicle crime44.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.110.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202414
May 202414
April 202411
March 20247
February 202411
January 202411
December 202312
November 20239
October 202315
September 202315
August 20238
July 202315

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
October 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
August 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Redwing Court
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. St James Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Mariners Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Heron Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mayles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Meon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Catisfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Church View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Euston Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Eastern Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Petworth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lacey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Salterns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kirpal Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wells Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Cheslyn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1