WATERLOCK GARDENS, PO4 8LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8LJ

WATERLOCK GARDENS, PO4 8LJ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.15 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8LJ 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 8LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8LJ, encompassing approximately 1517 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 8LJ 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
  • Oakdene Road with total crimes: 3

WATERLOCK GARDENS, PO4 8LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.1554.55%
Anti-social behaviour111.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.18-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.980.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

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 offences2519.7613.64%
Public order216.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.320.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.7629.41%
Public order214.49-60.00%
Drugs21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.320.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

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 offences1715.8130.77%
Public order511.20400.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.5262.50%
Other theft28.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.22-33.33%
Other crime25.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.910.00%
Drugs11.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.529.09%
Anti-social behaviour27.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-33.33%
Drugs11.320.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Public order10.66-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.1557.14%
Public order47.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.98100.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences78.5675.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.61100.00%
Public order21.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.220.00%
Public order32.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.980.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20242
May 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202425
June 202422
May 202417
April 202413
March 20248
February 202412
January 202412
December 202311
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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