PO4 8JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8JZ

PO4 8JZ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8JZ 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PO4 8JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redwing Court with total crimes: 4
  • Heron Close with total crimes: 3
  • Romsey Avenue with total crimes: 3

PO4 8JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.23-5.00%
Drugs25.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In August 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 offences207.2342.86%
Criminal damage and arson35.560.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

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 offences156.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 202414
June 202414
May 202414
April 202411
March 20247
February 202411
January 202411
December 202312
November 20239
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Redwing Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Heron Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Romsey Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Langstone Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Moorings Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shelford Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St James Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lacey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Church View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. East Shore Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Salterns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wells Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Beasant Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1