PO4 8LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8LD

PO4 8LD, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.75 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8LD 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 8LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Stowe Road with total crimes: 5
  • Redwing Court with total crimes: 4

PO4 8LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.754.35%
Criminal damage and arson45.6433.33%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

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 offences237.99-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour45.40300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Public order10.70-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

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 offences114.460.00%
Public order32.580.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
July 202431
June 202418
May 202419
April 202422
March 202413
February 202416
January 202415
December 202318
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Orchard Lane
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Stowe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Redwing Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Oakdene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Heron Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Moorings Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shelford Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St James Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Redlands Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trevis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Locksway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Solent Drive
    Total1
    Theft from the person1