LONGSHORE WAY, PO4 8LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8LS

LONGSHORE WAY, PO4 8LS, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.48 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8LS 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 8LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8LS, encompassing approximately 674 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 8LS 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

LONGSHORE WAY, PO4 8LS 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 offences2544.4819.05%
Public order237.07100.00%
Bicycle theft12.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Other theft11.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2137.0723.53%
Criminal damage and arson131.130.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Public order11.48-66.67%
Theft from the person11.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1731.1370.00%
Public order325.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.8366.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.34-25.00%
Other crime18.900.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.48-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.3160.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.86100.00%
Drugs12.970.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.34-37.50%
Vehicle crime17.410.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Other theft11.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.76166.67%
Public order411.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%

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 offences37.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.450.00%

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 offences311.860.00%
Vehicle crime24.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.970.00%
Other theft11.48-50.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

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 offences313.34-40.00%
Burglary24.450.00%
Other theft22.970.00%
Vehicle crime12.970.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.48-50.00%
Drugs11.480.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.410.00%
Public order12.970.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Burglary11.480.00%

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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202421
May 202417
April 202410
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
December 20234
July 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
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 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO4 8LS 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