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

Overview of Crime in PO4 8LQ

LOCKSWAY ROAD, PO4 8LQ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.82 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8LQ 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 8LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8LQ, encompassing approximately 1314 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO4 8LQ area, explore the PO4 8LQ 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 (13.64% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 8LQ 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 8LQ 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 offences2522.8213.64%
Public order219.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

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 offences2221.2929.41%
Public order216.73-60.00%
Drugs21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

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 offences1718.2541.67%
Public order512.93400.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In April 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 offences1212.9371.43%
Criminal damage and arson29.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

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 offences79.13-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

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 offences109.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.610.00%
Drugs11.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52-33.33%
Drugs11.520.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Public order10.76-75.00%

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 offences1015.97100.00%
Public order47.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.28100.00%
Burglary21.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.3725.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.80100.00%
Public order21.52-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.520.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%

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 offences410.6533.33%
Public order33.04200.00%
Vehicle crime22.28100.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Burglary11.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

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 offences37.61-57.14%
Burglary22.28100.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Public order10.76-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

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 offences712.17-36.36%
Public order35.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.280.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%
Other crime10.760.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences1115.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.370.00%
Burglary22.280.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%

Crime by Type

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 20231
July 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202422
May 202417
April 202412
March 20247
February 202410
January 202410
December 202310
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

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

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

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 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO4 8LQ 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. Broom Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Longshore Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Yeo Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1