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

Overview of Crime in PO4 8LE

LOCKSWAY ROAD, PO4 8LE, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.67 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8LE 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 8LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8LE, encompassing approximately 3280 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO4 8LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Furze Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Stowe Road with total crimes: 5

LOCKSWAY ROAD, PO4 8LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.6781.82%
Criminal damage and arson46.1033.33%
Possession of weapons31.22200.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In August 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 offences117.32-56.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.62100.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.1511.11%
Public order36.10-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.8412.50%
Public order55.49400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52100.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.320.00%
Vehicle crime34.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.016.67%
Vehicle crime34.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In February 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 offences156.407.14%
Criminal damage and arson34.5750.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.017.69%
Public order24.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.23116.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22200.00%
Public order30.9150.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.66-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Other theft10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.880.00%
Public order32.440.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
July 202425
June 202420
May 202418
April 202416
March 202416
February 202415
January 202414
December 202313
November 20236
October 20238

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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Orchard Lane
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Furze Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Stowe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Rosetta Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Oakdene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Shelford Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Glasgow Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Waterlock Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Torfrida Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Redlands Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Trevis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Locksway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Solent Drive
    Total1
    Theft from the person1