PO4 8LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8LD

PO4 8LD, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.87 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8LD 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 8LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8LD, encompassing approximately 4257 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (72.22% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 8LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Lane with total crimes: 17
  • Redwing Court with total crimes: 5
  • St James Place with total crimes: 5

PO4 8LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.8772.22%
Public order57.28150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.11-5.26%
Theft from the person24.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Public order20.47-60.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

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 offences199.40-13.64%
Public order54.46400.00%
Other crime31.170.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.7569.23%
Anti-social behaviour35.170.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.70-18.75%
Other crime23.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.286.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.110.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In January 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 offences156.11-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.52-40.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.75260.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.23150.00%
Public order41.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Burglary20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.29-54.55%
Public order31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.46-8.33%
Public order32.5850.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.7033.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.820.00%
Public order20.70-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.75-43.75%
Public order62.11100.00%
Vehicle crime51.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.870.00%
Public order33.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202418
May 202419
April 202422
March 202413
February 202416
January 202415
December 202318
November 20235
October 202311
September 202312
August 20239
July 202316

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20242
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Orchard Lane
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Public order1
  • 2. Redwing Court
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. St James Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Stowe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Mariners Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Pleasant Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Heron Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mayles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Meon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Catisfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Euston Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Eastern Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1