MILTON LOCKS, PO4 8LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8LT

MILTON LOCKS, PO4 8LT, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.64 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8LT 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 (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO4 8LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8LT, encompassing approximately 850 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 8LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Furze Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Broom Square with total crimes: 2

MILTON LOCKS, PO4 8LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.64-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.76200.00%
Burglary13.530.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%

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 offences2534.1113.64%
Public order229.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.350.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2231.7629.41%
Drugs225.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.350.00%
Public order11.18-80.00%
Theft from the person11.180.00%

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 offences1728.2370.00%
Public order520.00400.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.880.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.2966.67%
Other theft211.76100.00%
Public order12.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.76-14.29%
Other crime27.060.00%
Other theft12.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%

In February 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 offences711.76-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson28.230.00%
Drugs12.350.00%

In January 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 offences816.47-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson29.41-33.33%
Drugs12.350.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-50.00%
Public order11.18-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.35125.00%
Public order410.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.53100.00%
Vehicle crime12.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.71100.00%
Public order22.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.350.00%

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 offences39.410.00%
Vehicle crime23.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.350.00%
Other theft11.18-50.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

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 offences310.590.00%
Burglary23.530.00%
Other theft22.350.00%
Vehicle crime12.350.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202425
June 202422
May 202417
April 202410
March 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 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

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

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20231

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Orchard Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Furze Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Broom Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Seaway Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1