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

Overview of Crime in PO4 8LF

LOCKSWAY ROAD, PO4 8LF, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.25 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8LF 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 8LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8LF, encompassing approximately 2367 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO4 8LF area, explore the PO4 8LF Area information page.
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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: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

PO4 8LF 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 8LF 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.2581.82%
Criminal damage and arson38.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

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 offences119.29-62.07%
Anti-social behaviour44.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69200.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.2131.82%
Public order212.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.5215.79%
Public order39.29-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2750.00%
Drugs21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

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 offences1912.6718.75%
Public order58.03400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.110.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.8760.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-50.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.60-28.57%
Vehicle crime24.220.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Other crime10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.9150.00%
Drugs11.270.00%

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 offences149.297.69%
Public order25.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-50.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.4085.71%
Public order45.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6950.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.91-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Public order20.84-33.33%
Other theft10.84-50.00%

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 offences87.600.00%
Public order33.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
July 202429
June 202422
May 202419
April 202416
March 202410
February 202414
January 202414
December 202313
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO4 8LF 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. Oakdene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Waterlock Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Torfrida Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Redlands Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Trevis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Locksway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Solent Drive
    Total1
    Theft from the person1