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

Overview of Crime in PO4 8LH

LOCKSWAY ROAD, PO4 8LH, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.32 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8LH 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 8LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8LH, encompassing approximately 1059 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 8LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Lane with total crimes: 17
  • Broom Close with total crimes: 4
  • Furze Lane with total crimes: 3

LOCKSWAY ROAD, PO4 8LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2528.324.17%
Public order223.60100.00%
Bicycle theft11.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2427.3841.18%
Drugs222.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.890.00%
Public order10.94-80.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.6654.55%
Public order516.05400.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.1657.14%
Criminal damage and arson210.390.00%
Other theft11.890.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.39-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.610.00%
Other crime11.890.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.2742.86%
Criminal damage and arson29.440.00%
Drugs11.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.22-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.890.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-50.00%
Public order10.94-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.94233.33%
Public order49.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89100.00%
Public order21.890.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.550.00%
Vehicle crime22.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.890.00%
Other theft10.94-50.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.50-57.14%
Burglary22.83100.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Vehicle crime11.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.05-22.22%
Public order36.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.89-50.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.500.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Drugs11.890.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202424
May 202417
April 202411
March 20247
February 202410
January 20247
December 202310
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
August 20231
July 20231

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 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Orchard Lane
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Public order1
  • 2. Broom Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Furze Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Seaway Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Dunlin Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Broom Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Longshore Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1